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Municipal Waste Policies and Spillover Effects

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  • Alessandro Bucciol

    (Department of Economics (University of Verona))

  • Roberta Muri

    (University of Bologna)

  • Francesca Rossi

    (Department of Economics (University of Verona))

Abstract

Using a unique dataset combining administrative data from the municipalities of the Veneto region of Italy for the years 2010-2019, we develop a spatial econometric model to study the effect of two policies (Door-to-Door collection and Pay-As-You-Throw tariff) on waste sorting and waste accumulation. We are especially interested in the spatial spillover effect of the policies. Both policies are successful and with similar impact on the outcome variables. Interestingly, we also find evidence of a spatial spillover effect. The effect is mostly negative and limits the effectiveness of the policies (especially PAYT). Our results highlight the importance of coordinating decisions on the implementation of waste management policies.

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  • Alessandro Bucciol & Roberta Muri & Francesca Rossi, 2023. "Municipal Waste Policies and Spillover Effects," Working Papers 05/2023, University of Verona, Department of Economics.
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    Keywords

    Waste; Door-to-Door; Pay-As-You-Throw; Spatial effects;
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    JEL classification:

    • Q53 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Environmental Economics - - - Air Pollution; Water Pollution; Noise; Hazardous Waste; Solid Waste; Recycling
    • C23 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Single Equation Models; Single Variables - - - Models with Panel Data; Spatio-temporal Models

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