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Population Density, Pollution and Growth

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  • Clas Eriksson
  • Ficre Zehaie

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We analyze a growth model where the damage of pollution depends on population density and the character of pollution. From the steady state rates of change, in the social optimum, of a neoclassical and a semi-endogenous growth model respectively, we conclude that the less responsive the damage of pollution is to population density, the more likely is a development path with positive growth in consumption per capita and declining perceived pollution per capita. Non-awareness of the character of pollution may thus give suboptimal solutions. In particular, the commonly held view that pollution is a pure public bad may lead to growth-rate targets that are lower than optimal. Finally, we find that the character of pollution does not influence the transitional dynamics qualitatively. Copyright Springer 2005

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  • Clas Eriksson & Ficre Zehaie, 2005. "Population Density, Pollution and Growth," Environmental & Resource Economics, Springer;European Association of Environmental and Resource Economists, vol. 30(4), pages 465-484, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:enreec:v:30:y:2005:i:4:p:465-484
    DOI: 10.1007/s10640-004-5985-z
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