The Social Cost of Informal Electronic Waste Processing in Southern China

Large amounts of e-waste are processed “informally” in lower income countries. Such processing releases dangerous pollutants, which increase mortality and reduce cognitive functioning. This paper estimates the social cost of informal e-waste processing in Southern China. This par...

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Main Authors: Anthony Boardman, Jeff Geng, Bruno Lam
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-02-01
Series:Administrative Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3387/10/1/7