Averting Behavior and Urban Air Pollution
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
8-1-1997
Department
Community Health Sciences
Abstract
Unique panel data are used to explain defensive responses to air pollution using determinants predicted by an averting behavior model. Empirical results indicate that persons who experience smog-related symptoms spend significantly less time outdoors as ozone concentrations exceed the national standard. Many people also report making other behavioral changes to avoid smoggy conditions and the propensity to do so appears to increase with schooling or if health symptoms ape experienced. Results provide evidence that people adjust daily activities to defend against acute health effects of air pollution, though mitigation appears less closely linked to chronic health impairments.
Publication Title
Land Economics
Volume
73
Issue
3
First Page
340
Last Page
357
Recommended Citation
Bresnahan, B. W.,
Dickie, M.,
Gerking, S.
(1997). Averting Behavior and Urban Air Pollution. Land Economics, 73(3), 340-357.
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