Convergence Analysis of Outdoor Air Pollution for Nitrogen Dioxide for 179 Countries

Gachon Center of Convergence Research Working Paper Series, 2018-06

37 Pages Posted: 23 Aug 2018

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Yu Sang Chang

Gachon University - College of Business and Economics

Yoo-Taek Lee

Endicott College of International Studies, Woosong University

Yoonji Lee

Boston University - Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies

Date Written: July 3, 2018

Abstract

Using yearly nitrogen dioxide pollution measures in parts per billion for 179 countries during 1979 to 2011, this research examines whether the convergence process of catch-ups has taken place among countries in both total as well as in multiple subgroups of countries. All four income subgroups and six regional subgroups displayed their convergence of catch-ups in support of the catch-up process displayed by the total group. The most important finding is that the subgroups with lower NO2 pollution levels did display three to five times faster speed of catch-ups in comparison to the subgroups with higher NO2 pollution. Policy Implications to these findings will be discussed.

Keywords: NO2 Pollution, Catch-Up Effect, σ Convergence, γ Convergence, Speed of Catch-Up

JEL Classification: Q53

Suggested Citation

Chang, Yu Sang and Lee, Yoo-Taek and Lee, Yoonji, Convergence Analysis of Outdoor Air Pollution for Nitrogen Dioxide for 179 Countries (July 3, 2018). Gachon Center of Convergence Research Working Paper Series, 2018-06, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3207137 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3207137

Yu Sang Chang (Contact Author)

Gachon University - College of Business and Economics ( email )

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Yoo-Taek Lee

Endicott College of International Studies, Woosong University ( email )

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Yoonji Lee

Boston University - Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies

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