Recent work by Michael Greenstone
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The social cost of carbon
Why is estimating the social cost of carbon such an important task for researchers?
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How citizen participation affects environmental governance: Evidence from social media in China
Social media provides a powerful mechanism for citizens to make their voices heard, which spurs improvements in how governments regulate pollution
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Should electricity be a right? Evidence from India
A social norm in which people deserve access to electricity regardless of payment may actually be undermining efforts for universal access
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Technology as a tool for governance: Evidence from China
Technology can help governments monitor agent actions more efficiently and improve public welfare
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Improved cooking stoves in India: Evaluating long-run impacts
The limited impacts of an improved cooking stove programme in India suggest that testing interventions in real-world conditions is important
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The global energy challenge
What are 3 key energy challenges the world faces? How can they be overcome?