The Value of Clean Air in China: Evidence from Beijing and Shanghai

摘要: We estimate the willingness to pay (WTP) of Beijing and Shanghai residents for improving air quality two cities from their levels prior 2008 Olympic Games level achieved during Olympics. The data are obtained a contingent valuation study conducted through face-to-face interviews in June Olympics, which time there was intensive debate about Beijing’s quality. Residents both willing more when they exposed pollution, disposable income increases, have stronger beliefs that public opinion plays an important role government policy making. than residents, due possibly poorer Overall, aggregate WTP improvement accounts 0.53% GDP 0.22% Shanghai.