Climate Adaptation in Distorted Electricity Markets
Rising temperatures increase demand for electricity-intensive cooling, yet in many low- and middle-income countries individuals are making adaptation decisions in electricity …
husnain-ahmad
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Instrument Validity in Air Pollution Impact Studies
Instrumental variable (IV) methods dominate empirical studies of air pollution's impacts, yet their validity often rests on untested exclusion restrictions. Using comprehensive …
The Enduring Impacts of Early Life Exposure to Heatwaves on Climate Governance
This paper examines the enduring effects of early-life exposure to heatwaves on the climate governance of local political leaders. We compile detailed biographical information on …
jingbo-cui
Carbon Leakage within Firm Ownership Networks
This paper provides causal evidence on a within-conglomerate channel of carbon leakage under China's regional pilots of the Emission Trading System (ETS). Our analysis leverages …
jingbo-cui
Steering Adaptation: Firm, Labor Contracts, and Driver Responses to Heat in the Trucking Industry
We study how firms shape workers' adaptation to climate risk. Using real-time GPS and driver-monitoring data on 10,000 truck drivers over 15 months, we show that exposure to …
wenzhi-dave-ding
Bridge or Barrier to Net Zero? Gas Infrastructure Expansion and the Cost of Electrification
This paper investigates the potential cost of natural gas expansion when electrification is a long-term goal. I provide empirical evidence that natural gas expansion shifts …