Growth, Pollution, and Life Expectancy: China from 1991–2012
研究中国1991-2012年间城市GDP与预期寿命的正相关关系，以及颗粒物污染对预期寿命的负面影响，发现污染抵消了部分经济增长带来的健康改善。
This paper examines the relationship between income, pollution, and mortality in China from 1991-2012. Using first-difference models, we document a robust positive association between city-level GDP and life expectancy. We also find a negative association between city-level particulate air pollution exposure and life expectancy that is driven by elevated cardiorespiratory mortality rates. The results suggest that while China's unprecedented economic growth over the last two decades is associated with health improvements, pollution has served as a countervailing force.