Do generations a˙ected by natural disasters during the critical years of adolescence and early adulthood form di˙erent preferences towards the environment than generations who are not? Consistent with the theories of social psychology, we show that an environmental shock experienced during the impressionable years (18-25 years old) help shape positive environmental preferences. Individuals tend not to change beliefs in response to natural disasters experienced in other age ranges. Using information from the General Social Survey and World Values Survey, we exploit yearly natural disasters variation both within the US and across countries to identify these effects.

Falco, C. e R., Corbi. "Natural Disasters and Preferences for the Environment: Evidence from the Impressionable Years" Working paper, DEMB WORKING PAPER SERIES, Dipartimento di Economia Marco Biagi - Università di Modena e Reggio Emilia, 2022. https://doi.org/10.25431/11380_1264651

Natural Disasters and Preferences for the Environment: Evidence from the Impressionable Years

Falco C.
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2022

Abstract

Do generations a˙ected by natural disasters during the critical years of adolescence and early adulthood form di˙erent preferences towards the environment than generations who are not? Consistent with the theories of social psychology, we show that an environmental shock experienced during the impressionable years (18-25 years old) help shape positive environmental preferences. Individuals tend not to change beliefs in response to natural disasters experienced in other age ranges. Using information from the General Social Survey and World Values Survey, we exploit yearly natural disasters variation both within the US and across countries to identify these effects.
2022
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Falco, C.; Corbi, R.
Falco, C. e R., Corbi. "Natural Disasters and Preferences for the Environment: Evidence from the Impressionable Years" Working paper, DEMB WORKING PAPER SERIES, Dipartimento di Economia Marco Biagi - Università di Modena e Reggio Emilia, 2022. https://doi.org/10.25431/11380_1264651
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