Impact of Air Pollution

What percentage of global deaths is attributed to air pollution according to the introduction?

• 15%

• 5%

• 10%

• 20%

What was the main finding of the EZ Pass study regarding premature births?

• Premature births decreased by 10%

• Premature births decreased by 7.4%

• Premature births remained the same

• Premature births increased by 7.4%

How did the introduction of EZ Pass affect low birth weight babies?

• Increased by 8.5%

• Decreased by 8.5%

• Increased by 10%

• No change

What was the observed effect of air pollution on call center workers' productivity in China?

• Productivity decreased by 1.5%

• Productivity increased by 1%

• Productivity remained unchanged

• Productivity decreased by 0.35%

In the study on garment workers in India, how long did the productivity decline last after a pollution shock?

• 3-4 hours

• 1-2 hours

• 5-6 hours

• 7-8 hours

What was the impact of air pollution on chess players' decision-making in Germany?

• Increased probability of errors by 1.5%

• Improved decision-making

• No impact

• Decreased probability of errors by 1.5%

How did air pollution affect students taking exams in Israel?

• Scores improved

• Scores remained the same

• Scores decreased

• Scores fluctuated randomly

What is the potential gain in life expectancy if India meets its national air quality standards?

• 1.2 years

• 4.0 years

• 3.2 years

• 2.5 years

What is the estimated economic benefit of reducing air pollution in India to meet national standards?

• 16-20 trillion USD

• 1-3 trillion USD

• 4-10 trillion USD

• 11-15 trillion USD

How does the conclusion describe pollution in relation to human capital?

• As a natural phenomenon

• As a minor inconvenience

• As a necessary economic trade-off

• As an attack on human capital