Abstract
Based on the panel data of 255 Chinese cities from 2007 to 2015, this paper empirically analyzes the impact of the Pollutant Charge System (PCS) on PM2.5 concentration. At the same time, a heterogeneous analysis of the level of economic development, pollution level, and local leadership characteristics was carried out. The results found that: First, when the levied price of sulfur dioxide emissions increases by 1 RMB/kg, the PM2.5 concentration drops by 1.307 mg/m3. Secondly, the lower the economic level, the better the effect of PCS on haze pollution control. Third, the lower the PM2.5 concentration, the better the effect of PCS on haze pollution control. Fourth, in cities where the mayor has working experience in state-owned enterprises, PCS has a better control effect on haze pollution. Finally, three suggestions were made.JEL Classification: C33; Q53; Q58
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