American Journal of Environmental and Resource Economics

Volume 4, Issue 2, June 2019

  • Trend Analysis on Air Quality and Lung Function - A Case of Consar Stone Quarry Limited, Barekese

    Ernest Oti Amankwah, Godfred Owusu-Boateng, Asare Barima Maxwell

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 2, June 2019
    Pages: 44-53
    Received: 07 March 2019
    Accepted: 28 April 2019
    Published: 31 May 2019
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    Abstract: Air pollution emanating from particulate matter exposure has been identified as a major environmental problem worldwide. The stone quarry industry generates enormous amount of particulate matter into the atmosphere because of activities like blasting, crushing and haulage. The study determined the levels of PM10 and TSP concentrations (using IOM du... Show More
  • Researches on Optimal Tax Rate and Its Effect of Copper Mine Resource Tax in China

    Wenting Zhao, Minyi Guan

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 2, June 2019
    Pages: 54-64
    Received: 31 March 2019
    Accepted: 28 April 2019
    Published: 11 June 2019
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    Abstract: As an important natural resource, mineral resources are indispensable necessities for human’s social existence and economic development. As China’s industrialization process continues to gradually increase, conflicts about resource constraint and ecological pressure resulting from economic and social development are increasingly evident. Key proble... Show More
  • The Changes and Enlightenment of China's Power Supervision Institutions: Based on Actual Observations Since 1978

    Liu Yang

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 2, June 2019
    Pages: 65-72
    Received: 02 March 2019
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    Published: 15 June 2019
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    Abstract: China's power supervision organization has experienced a change process of re-establishment, restoration, reform and innovation since the reform and opening up in 1978. In practice, China adopts a multi-agency model of power supervision to decentralize power and restrict power. By raising the level of the rule of law in power supervision, China has... Show More
  • Geophysical Investigation for Post Foundation Studies at Ikekogbe Primary School, Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria

    Aigbedion Isaac, Bawallah Musa, Ilugbo Stephen, Osaigbovo Aize Diana, Diana Emmanuela Kehinde, Ihewkwumere Chinenyeollins, Igbinoba Collins, Patrick Promise Uduak, Amagbamwan Ebenihita

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 2, June 2019
    Pages: 73-83
    Received: 18 May 2019
    Accepted: 26 June 2019
    Published: 08 July 2019
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    Abstract: This research showed the significance of electrical resistivity method for foundation studies at Ikekogbe Primary School, Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria. The aim of the study is to assess the building in the area that was intensively affected by cracks resulting in structural instability. The Electrical Resistivity method involved three techniques; Ver... Show More
  • Rural Nonfarm Activity Income Diversification Among Smallholder Farmers in Deber Elias Woreda, Amhara Regional State, Ethiopia

    Mezegbu Aynalem, Habtamu Mossie, Mohammed Adem

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 2, June 2019
    Pages: 84-91
    Received: 14 March 2019
    Accepted: 11 June 2019
    Published: 12 July 2019
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    Abstract: This research was carried out with the aim examining and understanding the different nonfarm diversification strategies pursued by households in Deber Elias Woreda. A multi stage sampling procedure was employed to select 120 households. First the Woreda Kebeles are stratified in to three categories based on the agro ecology. From each stratum, thre... Show More