Experimental evidence for the effects of emissions charges and efficiency information on consumer car choices

A consumer purchasing a car can benefit the environment by choosing a vehicle with lower emissions and higher fuel efficiency. In addition to emissions of CO2, Nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions have serious implications for the environment and public health. Working with a national environmental protection agency, we conducted a consumer choice experiment with a representative sample (N = 95) of consumers. We tested whether choices were altered by...