Agglomeration, Pollution, and Migration: A Substantial Link, and Policy Design

Oded STARK, Yu PANG, Simon FAN

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Abstract

The following sections are included:
Introduction
Preferences, production, migration, and social welfare: the basic building blocks

The individuals (the workers)
Urban production: Agglomeration, and environmental pollution
Rural production
Rural-to-urban migration under a laissez faire regime, and social welfare
Environmental regulation in the presence of unhindered rural-to-urban migration
Environmental policy combined with subsidization of the rural population

Conclusion
References
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationWorld Scientific Handbook of Global Migration
Subtitle of host publicationVolume 3: Types of Migrants and Economies: A Global Perspective
EditorsRobert M. SAUER
PublisherWorld Scientific Publishing Co.
Chapter9
Pages199-223
Number of pages25
Volume3
ISBN (Electronic)9789811247941
ISBN (Print)9789811247934
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Apr 2024

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