A5014895692- Climate Change Policy and Economics
- Energy, Environment, and Transportation Policies
- Fiscal Policy and Economic Growth
- Energy Efficiency and Management
- Energy, Environment, Economic Growth
- Vehicle emissions and performance
- Air Quality and Health Impacts
- Environmental Impact and Sustainability
- Environmental Education and Sustainability
- Urban Transport and Accessibility
- Housing Market and Economics
- Smart Grid Energy Management
- Economic and Environmental Valuation
- Electric Vehicles and Infrastructure
- Building Energy and Comfort Optimization
- Fiscal Policies and Political Economy
- Integrated Energy Systems Optimization
- Canadian Policy and Governance
- Electric Power System Optimization
- Medical Imaging Techniques and Applications
- Local Government Finance and Decentralization
- demographic modeling and climate adaptation
- Municipal Solid Waste Management
- Corporate Taxation and Avoidance
- Energy and Environment Impacts
University of Alabama at Birmingham
2024
University of Ottawa
2013-2023
Global Affairs Canada
2018
GTx (United States)
2016
Wilfrid Laurier University
2015
University of Victoria
2014
When considering the adoption of a domestic climate change policy, politicians and public frequently raise concerns about competitiveness. Competitiveness in this context does not have precise economic definition. In article we discuss possible ways to anchor concept competitiveness analysis. We then use framework as basis for systematic survey literature on quantitative impacts unilateral which are derived from results computable general equilibrium (CGE) models. present empirical estimates...
Abstract Policy makers justify renewable energy promotion policies partly on the grounds that such have positive employment impacts. We apply a computable general equilibrium model to assess labour market impacts of feed-in tariff policy used by Government Ontario. find although is successful at increasing in `green' sectors economy, also likely increase rate unemployment province, and reduce overall force participation. conclude designed promote should be promoted for sake their...
Applying methods of textual analysis to all 119,225 speeches made in the Canadian House Commons between 2006 and 2011, we establish that air pollution reduces speech quality members parliament (MPs). Exposure fine particulate matter concentrations exceeding 15 µg/m3 causes a 2.3% reduction MPs’ (equivalent 2.6 month decrease education). For more difficult communication tasks decrement is equivalent loss 6.5 months schooling. Our design accounts for potential endogeneity exposure controls...
This study evaluates the implications of an existing carbon tax on international trade in agricultural sector. Applying uniformly to all fossil fuels combusted within its borders, province British Columbia unilaterally introduced a July 1, 2008. In 2012, granted exemption from certain sectors. Using commodity‐specific flows and exploiting cross‐provincial intertemporal variation, we find little evidence that is associated with any meaningful effects despite sector being singled out as “at...
We evaluate a large-scale field deployment in which close to 7,000 households subject time-of-using electricity pricing were provided with an in-home display that provides real-time feedback on consumption and price. find receipt of the device results reduction average about 3%, this effect roughly constant across hours day. evidence respond information part by forming habits rather than adjusting their load-shifting behavior. also has ambiguous household responsiveness prices, counter...
We compare the employment effect of British Columbia carbon tax using two empirical methods: a reduced-form econometric model and counterfactual simulations conducted an applied general equilibrium (CGE) model. The comparison allows us to test theory-driven predictions CGE It also identification strategy our Ex post, we find statistically economically significant effects on sectoral levels from tax—with falling in most carbon-intensive sectors rising least intensive. predicts responses very...
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Abstract Little is known about the causal impacts of public transit on local air pollution. Exploiting variation in availability resulting from strikes 18 Canadian cities between 1974 and 2011, this study identifies short‐run effect Our findings indicate that leads to a 3.5 part per billion increase nitrogen oxides while having no statistically significant carbon monoxide or PM 2.5 . Estimates are robust series specification tests magnitudes consistent with calibrated simulation model....
Objectives Previously, we developed a novel double‐coated sinus stent containing ciprofloxacin (inner layer) and azithromycin (outer (CASS), but released drug concentrations were found to be insufficient for clinical usage. Our objectives are improve release of CASS assess safety pharmacokinetics in rabbits. Methods Dip coating was used create the with 2 mg 5 azithromycin. A uniformed double assessed scanning electron microscopy (SEM), patterns both drugs lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) assay...
We assess the extent to which subsidies for home energy efficiency improvements in Canada have been paid households that would undertaken anyway—the so-called free rider rate. focus on forced-air natural gas furnaces, replaced between April 1, 2007 and March 31, 2011, under both federal provincial subsidy programs as well 2009 Home Renovation Tax Credit. Our results indicate around 50 percent of expenditures Canadian tax credit represented riding. In long run, our estimates suggest over 80...