Using the 2003 initial impoundment of the world's largest hydroelectric dam as a natural experiment, we assess how rural households with varying endowments adapt differently to the dam-induced water scarcity in the downstream area. In response to a 13\% reduction in rice yields, those who are...

Despite the increasing adoption of environmental regulations in emerging economies, their socioeconomic impact has not been fully explored. This study evaluates the effects of a sulfur dioxide (SO2) control policy in China on industrial emission and production activities. The “Two Control...