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Authority decentralization and air pollution reduction: Evidence from China
Rui Huang1, Hao Xiao1, Guoqin Pan2
1School of Economics and Trade, Hunan University, Changsha 410006, China.
Mathematical Biosciences and Engineering : MBE
|January 19, 2023
Summary
Decentralizing environmental authority to local governments improves air quality during marathon events. This improvement is linked to officials
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Public Policy
- Political Science
Background:
- Assessing the impact of decentralizing environmental authority on local government efforts.
- Examining the link between administrative reforms and environmental pollution reduction.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate whether decentralization of authority strengthens local government efforts to reduce environmental pollution.
- To analyze the effects of delegating marathon organization from central to local governments on air quality.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing a natural experiment based on the decentralization of marathon game organization in China.
- Employing statistical analysis to assess air quality changes during marathon events post-decentralization.
- Conducting robustness checks to validate the findings.
Main Results:
- Significant improvement in air quality observed on marathon days following decentralization.
- The positive impact on air quality is correlated with official promotion incentives.
- Local political cycles and the career concerns of officials also influence air quality improvements.
Conclusions:
- Decentralization of authority can be an effective tool for enhancing local government environmental protection efforts.
- Official incentives and political dynamics play a crucial role in driving environmental improvements under decentralized systems.
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