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SBCA 2024 European Conference

European Conference 2024 The 2024 European Conference of the Society for Benefit-Cost Analysis (SBCA) will take place at the University of Warsaw, Poland, on September 19 and 20, 2024. Extended…

Date: Thursday 19 September — Friday 20 September, 2024
Location: University of Warsaw, Faculty of Economic Sciences (at Długa 44/50, 00-241 Warsaw)

Preferences of small-scale gold miners related to formalization – first steps toward sustainable mining supply chains in Colombia

Submitted by Petra Hansson on 25 March 2024

Preamble 

Formalization in small-scale gold mining communities in Colombia offers valuable insights into the complexities surrounding this process. Analyzing elements such as the formation of local mining associations, financial contributions to authorities, unpaid work for site restoration, and the influence of gold prices, evidences the diverse preferences and challenges faced by miners. 

Conservation, Experiments, Policy Design

DEC Global Training Course on Trade and Climate Change

We are delighted to announce the launch of the Summer School on “Trade and Climate Change” sponsored by the Development Economics Institute. The course will take place in Perugia, Italy, from July 15…

Date: Monday 15 July — Friday 19 July, 2024
Location: Perugia, Italy

The Costs of Blue Sky: The Distributional Effects of Environmental Regulation on Labor Demand in China

Submitted by Petra Hansson on 15 March 2024
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Based on EfD Discussion Paper by Bing Zhang and Mengdi Liu. 

In response to tougher environmental rules, factories need to cut down on pollution and modify their optimal production decisions, which may have an impact on their labor demand. We look into how China's policy for controlling air pollution in major cities affects jobs. Key Messages 

Air Quality, Gender, Policy Design