An Empirical Analysis of Urban Form, Transport, and Global Warming

B-Tier
Journal: The Energy Journal
Year: 2008
Volume: 29
Issue: 4
Pages: 97-122

Authors (3)

Fabio Grazi (not in RePEc) Jeroen C.J.M. van den Bergh (Barcelona School of Economics ...) Jos N. van Ommeren (not in RePEc)

Score contribution per author:

0.670 = (α=2.01 / 3 authors) × 1.0x B-tier

α: calibrated so average coauthorship-adjusted count equals average raw count

Abstract

Does urban form affect travel choices and thus C02 emissions by individuals? If this is the case, then urban form and policies that influence it deserve serious attention in the context of long-term climate policy. To address this issue, we examine the impact of urban density on commuting behavior, and the consequences for C02 emissions. The empirical investigation is based on an instrumental variable approach (IV), so as to take account of endogeneity of residence location. We decompose travel demand into components related to modal split and commuting distance by each mode.

Technical Details

RePEc Handle
repec:sae:enejou:v:29:y:2008:i:4:p:97-122
Journal Field
Energy
Author Count
3
Added to Database
2026-01-29