China

Alternative Vehicle Supply and Demand, and the Effects of Government Policy

  • Principal Investigator Yuan Chen
  • University of California, Davis
This dissertation presents an econometric model to measure supply and demand within the Chinese vehicle market. The model will be significant for industry, particularly car manufacturers interested in better targeting cars, including alternative vehicles, for the Chinese market.
Project Status
Complete

Supply, Demand, and the Effects of Government Policy in the Chinese Automobile Market

Research Product Type
Dissertation / Thesis
This dissertation examines China's rapidly growing automobile industry, analyzing vehicle ownership trends, government policies, and the impact of vehicle characteristics on global warming and air pollution. The author develops econometric models to study the market dynamics, including the effects of international joint ventures, government fuel standards, and strategic decisions by Chinese car manufacturers, offering insights that could inform policy and industry strategies for promoting alternative vehicles and reducing emissions.