WAREHOUSES, TRUCKS, AND PM

• Published in: Contemporary economic policy Vol. 25; no. 1; pp. 79 - 91
• Main Authors: Ouderkirk, Brad, Bluffstone, Randall
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Western Economic Association International 2007
• Series: Contemporary Economic Policy

"The eastern Inland Empire of Southern California has experienced dramatic growth of the logistics industry since 2000. This paper analyzes the air pollution implications of that expansion. It is found that truck traffic will generate significant air pollution, especially PM2.5. The estimated e...