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A Double-Edged Sword: Impact of Covid-19 on Environment

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  • Mevlude Akbulut-Yuksel

    (Dalhousie University)

  • Belgi Turan

    (TOBB University of Economics and Technology)

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In this paper, we study the causal effect of COVID-19 related reduction in mobility and economic activity on environment. First using spatial and temporal variation in curfews in a difference-indifferences setup and second using a regression discontinuity design, we show that ambient air quality improved following travel restrictions, public place closures and business shutdowns. Our results confirm that economic activity induces substantial negative consequences on environment and public health and highlight the need for formulating environmentally oriented strategies that harmonize economic, public health and environmental interests

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  • Mevlude Akbulut-Yuksel & Belgi Turan, 2022. "A Double-Edged Sword: Impact of Covid-19 on Environment," Working Papers 1543, Economic Research Forum, revised 20 Feb 2022.
    • Handle: RePEc:erg:wpaper:1543
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