Source: SOUTHERN FARM NETWORK, 10/31/16

Mary:  I’m Mary Walden, with economist MW, welcoming you to the economic perspective. Today’s program looks at pollution and productivity.  Mike, our country has long been concerned about pollution for its detrimental effects on the environment and on health.  But do we have any evidence that pollution can also reduce worker productivity and therefore slow our economic growth rate?

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