Can economic instruments regulate noise pollution in locations near airports?

Health Impacts of Noise Pollution Around Airports: Economic Valuation and Transferability

Hypertension and Exposure to Noise Near Airports: the HYENA Study

BACKGROUND An increasing number of people are exposed to aircraft and road traffic noise. Hypertension is an important risk factor for cardiovascular disease, and even a small contribution in risk from environmental factors may have a major impact on public health. OBJECTIVES The HYENA (Hypertension and Exposure to Noise near Airports) study aimed to assess the relations between noise from ai...

Hypertension and Exposure to Noise near Airports (HYENA): Study Design and Noise Exposure Assessment

An increasing number of people live near airports with considerable noise and air pollution. The Hypertension and Exposure to Noise near Airports (HYENA) project aims to assess the impact of airport-related noise exposure on blood pressure (BP) and cardiovascular disease using a cross-sectional study design. We selected 6,000 persons (45-70 years of age) who had lived at least 5 years near one ...

Economic Instruments for Pollution Control and Prevention – A Brief Overview

The key benefit of economic (or fiscal) instruments is that they would allow a given pollution target to be met for lower overall cost than traditional regulations a considerable advantage given the perceived high financial burden of regulatory compliance. There are other benefits too. Economic instruments grant firms and individuals greater autonomy in deciding how to meet targets; they create...

Airports and economic performance in China