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Environmental Satisfaction among Residents in Chinese Cities

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  • Wang Chunhua

    (School of International Trade and Economics, University of International Business and Economics)

  • Zhang Changdong

    (School of Government, Peking University)

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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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  • Wang Chunhua & Zhang Changdong, 2016. "Environmental Satisfaction among Residents in Chinese Cities," EEPSEA Research Report rr20160326, Economy and Environment Program for Southeast Asia (EEPSEA), revised Mar 2016.
    • Handle: RePEc:eep:report:rr20160326
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