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Impact of climate investment policies on citizens’ perception of pollution damage in the European Union

Year: 2024

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: This study examines the impact of climate investment policies on citizens’ perception of pollution damage in the European Union, while controlling for various environmental indicators. The primary panel data estimation outcome indicates that, despite substantial public expenditure on climate action, consumers’ perception of pollution improvement remains unchanged or even worsens. This suggests support for the policy ineffectiveness hypothesis. In view of this result, advocating for strengthened policies aimed at bolstering climate action in the European Union may be considered a non-credible threat from a microeconomics standpoint.

Source: Portuguese National Funding Agency for Science, Research and Technology (RCAAP Project by FCT)

Authors: Ribeiro, Vitor Miguel, Soutinho, Gustavo, Soares, Isabel

Language: English

Topic: Climate Change Policy and Economics

Subfield: Economics and Econometrics

Field: Economics, Econometrics and Finance

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Climate action, Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7047851030

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