Nature of economic losses resulting from the effects of air pollutants on plants

Conference · Thu Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1970 · Proc., Annu. Meet., Air Pollut. Control Assoc.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5198820

Olson, R E

Research has shown that exposure of plants to air pollutants is greatest near urban and industrial centers rather than in areas of agricultural production. The incidence of air pollution and the acreage of sensitive crops vary geographically. Under these conditions, decreases in crop production and economic losses for the growers in the most affected areas will enable increased sales for the growers in the least affected sections of the country. In addition, a somewhat smaller than average crop typically results in a higher income for growers than the larger than average crop. Just because crop loss in some production areas in a single year may raise the total receipts of growers as a group, it does not mean there was a net gain to the economy. On the contrary, when air pollution damage occurs, and especially when it persists, there will be a net loss to the economy that ultimately must be borne by consumers.

• Research Organization: Stanford Research Institute, CA
• OSTI ID: 5198820
• Report Number(s): CONF-700689-
• Conference Information: Journal Name: Proc., Annu. Meet., Air Pollut. Control Assoc.; (United States)
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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CROPS
ECONOMIC ANALYSIS
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GEOGRAPHICAL VARIATIONS
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PLANTS
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PRODUCTIVITY
SENSITIVITY
TOXICITY
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