Industrial growth in the U. S. border communities and associated water and air problems: an economic perspective. [U. S. -Mexican border]

Journal Article · Sat Oct 01 04:00:00 EDT 1977 · Nat. Resour. J.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5146493

Ayer, H W; Hoyt, P G

The impact of rapid growth along the U.S.-Mexican border on air and water quality is studied to determine the problem's significance and the cost of alternative solutions. The study analyzes supply and demand factors for water as a material input for industry and evaluates how the cost of water affects industries along the border from San Diego to Brownsville. Four research needs are identified: (1) a focus on San Diego and El Paso and on the problem of air pollution, (2) more accurate data, (3) more theoretical and empirical economic data on the concept of air markets in the areas of San Diego-Tijuana and El Paso-Juarez, and (4) analysis of the extent and distribution of various costs and benefits of proposals to relieve air or water pollution.

• Research Organization: Univ. of Arizona, Tucson
• OSTI ID: 5146493
• Journal Information: Nat. Resour. J.; (United States), Journal Name: Nat. Resour. J.; (United States) Vol. 17:4; ISSN NRJOA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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