The Economics of Water Quality

AAEA annual meeting selected presentation session

In the 2023 AAEA Annual Meeting selected presentation session “The Economics of Water Quality” authors discuss studies that advances the economic understanding of water quality in the U.S. Using advanced empirical and intergrated assessment models, the studies examines the interaction of water quality and fishery abundance, the impact of wetland restoration on water quality, the economic benefits of the environmental quality incentive programs, and the potential water benefits of a national climate policy.

Papers in this session:

• U.S. Climate Policy can Contribute to Improved Water Quality and Reduced Hypoxia in the Gulf of Mexico
  Presented by: Thomas W. Hertel
• Housing Market Capitalization of Freshwater Fisheries: Evidence from Oneida Lake, NY
  Presented by: Weizhe Weng
• Local Economic Benefits of the Environmental Quality Incentives Program: Evidence from Rural Housing Markets
  Presented by: Wei Zhang
• Nature’s Kidneys: the Role of the Wetland Reserve Program in Restoring Water Quality
  Presented by: Marin Skidmore

This session will take place on Monday, July 24 from 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Eastern in the Marriott Marquis Washington DC in the Salon 15 room.

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