How Economic Instruments Can Improve Air Quality in Asia

In this summary of the chapter on air pollution of Greening Markets: Market-Based Approaches for Environmental Management in Asia, the authors provide an overview and assessment on the suitability of using different market-based instruments to address air pollution caused by energy production, industry, transport, and household fuel use in Asia. Recommendations and enabling conditions are provided for the use of specific interventions for more efficient and effective air quality management.