Environmental regulation, local labor market, and skill heterogeneity

被引：9

作者：

Chen, Ying ^{[1
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机构：

[1] Xiamen Univ, Sch Econ, B508 Econ Bldg, Xiamen 361000, Peoples R China

[2] Xiamen Univ, Paula & Gregory Chow Inst Studies Econ, B508 Econ Bldg, Xiamen 361000, Peoples R China

来源：

REGIONAL SCIENCE AND URBAN ECONOMICS | 2023年 / 101卷

关键词：

Environmental regulations; Local labor market shocks; Skill heterogeneity; Migration cost; CLEAN-AIR ACT; REALLOCATION EVIDENCE; INFANT-MORTALITY; EXPORTS EVIDENCE; WATER-POLLUTION; CHINA; PRODUCTIVITY; MIGRATION; UNEMPLOYMENT; LOCATION;

D O I：

10.1016/j.regsciurbeco.2023.103898

中图分类号：

F [经济];

学科分类号：

02 ;

摘要：

This paper examines the impact of environmental regulation on the local labor markets by exploiting China's first air pollution regulation as a natural experiment. The identification strategy uses a novel instrumental variable based on engineering considerations related to coal-burning activities. The analysis shows that the pollution regulation has led to employment decline in the targeted prefectures and sectors, mainly through the channel of firm exits. Furthermore, detailed census data with worker characteristics are used to examine the skill heterogeneity and the regulation-induced spatial transition costs.

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页数：15

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