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Environmental satisfaction among residents in Chinese cities

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  • Chunhua Wang

    (Shanghai Jiao Tong University)

  • Changdong Zhang

    (Peking University
    Center for Public Opinion Research, Shanghai Jiao Tong University)

  • Yong Wang

    (University of International Business and Economics)

Abstract

In recent years, the deterioration of the environment has become a top concern in China. This paper investigates the factors that influence the satisfaction of urban residents with the local air and water quality in Chinese cities by using a unique dataset collected through an interview survey with about 25,000 participants. The study shows that a respondent’s true rating could be systematically different from her stated choice in the survey. Empirical results reveal that respondents have a tendency to underreport their level of satisfaction. In addition, a respondent’s true level of satisfaction is more likely to be lower if the individual is male and younger. Educational attainment is also correlated with a respondent’s level of satisfaction.

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  • Chunhua Wang & Changdong Zhang & Yong Wang, 2020. "Environmental satisfaction among residents in Chinese cities," Empirical Economics, Springer, vol. 59(5), pages 2283-2301, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:empeco:v:59:y:2020:i:5:d:10.1007_s00181-019-01735-z
    DOI: 10.1007/s00181-019-01735-z
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