The Hidden Cost of Dirty Air: How Pollution Slows Innovation in Europe

Air pollution is widely recognized as a threat to public health, but a new study reveals it also quietly undermines economic growth by suppressing innovation. In their study, Bracht and Verhoeven [2] quantify this overlooked impact, showing how exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) impairs inventive output across Europe.

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PhilPapers (PhilPapers Foundation)
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2025-01-01
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Air Quality and Health Impacts
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The Hidden Cost of Dirty Air: How Pollution Slows Innovation in Europe

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Air Quality and Health Impacts
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The Hidden Cost of Dirty Air: How Pollution Slows Innovation in Europe

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Abstract

Air pollution is widely recognized as a threat to public health, but a new study reveals it also quietly undermines economic growth by suppressing innovation. In their study, Bracht and Verhoeven [2] quantify this overlooked impact, showing how exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) impairs inventive output across Europe.

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