Negative Externalities of Domestic Environmental Protection: Evidence from Chinese Fishing Moratorium

• In Event: Environmental Policies and their Unintended Consequences

Brief Overview

Tightened environmental regulations can push economic activities beyond national borders. During China's summer moratorium, Chinese fishermen are more likely to fish outside of China’s exclusive economic, departing from ports near numerous islands.

Authors

• Tao Li, University of Macau

• Qin Liu, University of Macau