Seth Binder|Eric Neumayer
Environmental pressure group strength and air pollution: An empirical analysis
London School of Economics and Political Science|London School of Economics and Political Science
established theoretical empirical casestudy literature arguing environmental pressure groups real impact pollution levels original contribution literature provide first systematic quantitative test strength environmental nongovernmental organizations engos air pollution levels find engo strength exerts statistically significant impact sulfur dioxide smoke heavy particulates concentration levels crosscountry timeseries regression analysis result holds true ordinary least squares randomeffects estimation robust controlling potential endogeneity engo strength help instrumental variables effect also substantively important strengthening engos represents important strategy aid donors foundations international organizations stakeholders try achieve lower pollution levels around world