Economics ETDs

Publication Date

Summer 7-29-2025

Abstract

This research examines the impact of electric vehicles (EVs) on air quality in California over the period from 2010 to 2021, as well as the implications of air pollution for respiratory health, organized into five chapters. The initial chapter provides background information and outlines the objectives, findings, and contributions. The second chapter examines the relationship between air quality and electric vehicles by utilizing fixed effect panel regression models. The third chapter employs panel regressions with Poisson control models to assess the correlation between changes in air quality resulting from electric vehicles and the prevalence of respiratory diseases. The fourth chapter evaluates the economic implications and advantages linked to the extensive implementation of EVs. The concluding chapter synthesizes the findings from the previous chapters. This study indicates that the widespread implementation of electric vehicles may have the capacity to substantially enhance air quality in California and reduce health hazards linked to air pollution.

Degree Name

Economics

Level of Degree

Doctoral

Department Name

Department of Economics

First Committee Member (Chair)

Alok K. Bohara

Second Committee Member

Kira M. Villa

Third Committee Member

Manuel-Julian R. Montoya

Fourth Committee Member

Hsuan-Chi Chen

Language

English

Keywords

Electric Vehicles, California, Air Pollution, Health Benefits

Document Type

Dissertation

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