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Does driving restriction affect air quality: evidence from Guangzhou city in China

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  • Zheng Pan
  • Xuxian Zhang
  • Chengzheng Li

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Driving restrictions are implemented by metropolises worldwide to curb traffic congestion and vehicle emissions. This paper investigates the effect of a plate-based driving restriction in Guangzhou City, China, where drivers with nonlocal vehicles are allowed to flexibly select restriction periods based on their travel needs. Using a difference-in-difference method and high-frequency data, we find that the air quality in the restricted area experiences no improvement after the policy implementation, suggesting a limited impact of this mild driving restriction policy on air quality.

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  • Zheng Pan & Xuxian Zhang & Chengzheng Li, 2025. "Does driving restriction affect air quality: evidence from Guangzhou city in China," Applied Economics Letters, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 32(3), pages 357-364, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:apeclt:v:32:y:2025:i:3:p:357-364
    DOI: 10.1080/13504851.2023.2269627
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