Valuing Environmental Costs due to Automobile Pollution in Pakistan

Abstract

I. Introduction In the current era, increased attention is being paid to protect the environment in developing countries. The concern stems primarily from recent advances in information concerning health problems associated with pollution. The extent of the deep-seated dangers present has motivated detailed studies and consequent pollution abatement programmes to be adopted by several countries. However, the evaluation of projects and policy reform for environmental effects in Pakistan has been rare. The task thus is posed to provide credible estimates of the benefits that can be provided by pollution abatement, and the corresponding costs.