Trade liberalization on total suspended particulates: Determinants and effects
Date of Publication
2006
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Applied Economics
Subject Categories
Economics
College
Ramon V. Del Rosario College of Business
Department/Unit
Economics
Thesis Adviser
Erwin Corong
Defense Panel Member
Marissa Garcia
Laslo Major
Abstract/Summary
This study attempted to verify the effects of trade liberalization to pollution. It used the Philippines' degree of openness to trade, the number of registered vehicles, the number of air polluting establishments, levels of population and several trade policies that were in effect or were abolished during the period 1970 t0 2002 as determinants of total suspended particulates level (TSP). A linear econometric model was employed to come up with the effects of several trade liberalization factors on increasing TSP levels in the country. The results found were in line with previous literature. A higher degree of openess to trade decreases pollution concentrations in the event that consumers become more aware of the state of the environment. As expected, increases in the number of registered vehicles in the country do increase TSP levels. Vehicles contribute to increasing TSP concentration levels by means of the incomplete combustion of fossil fuels that power vehicles in the country. Another determinant that has a significant positive relation to TSP is the number of air polluting establishments. Trade causes these establishments to increase production processes together with its externalities. Using a dummy variaible for trade policies on the other hand increases TSP concentrations. However, it was not a significant factor as compared to the other variables used in the study.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU14311
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
72, [13] leaves ; 28 cm.
Keywords
Free trade--Philippines; Air--Pollution--Philippines; Environmental degradation--Philippines; Econometric models
Recommended Citation
Birrey, K., Magpantay, I., & Soliman, E. (2006). Trade liberalization on total suspended particulates: Determinants and effects. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/7779