Generation of Household Solid Waste in OECD Countries: An Empirical Analysis Using Macroeconomic Data
利用OECD国家的宏观经济面板数据，分析了经济活动和人口密度等因素对家庭固体废弃物产生率的影响，并发现家庭规模和构成、城市化程度也有显著作用。
<i>While there are numerous studies that use household-level and community-level data to examine the determinants of household solid waste generation rates, little empirical work has been previously undertaken using macroeconomic data. Using a cross-sectional time-series database of solid waste in countries that are part of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), we provide evidence on the economic and demographic determinants of generation rates of household solid waste. With respect to economic activity and population density, the results are largely consistent with results found in previous studies. However, additional insights are gained on the effects of factors such as household size and composition, as well as the degree of urbanization.</i>