Valuing air quality improvements from cleaner public transportation in Metro Manila

• Main Author: JAMIL PAOLO, FRANCISCO
• Format: text
• Published: Archīum Ateneo 2012
• Subjects: Air quality management > Philippines > Case studies; Jeep automobile; Pollution prevention > Philippines > Case studies; Economics
• Online Access: https://archium.ateneo.edu/theses-dissertations/198; http://rizalls.lib.admu.edu.ph/#section=resource&resourceid=167309053&currentIndex=0&view=fullDetailsDetailsTab
• Institution: Ateneo De Manila University

This study used the contingent valuation method to measure the benefits of improved air quality in Metro Manila through the adoption of cleaner public transportation. To address the problem of air pollution in Metro Manila, the study proposed a jeepney buy-back program through which the current flee...