Air Quality - Recognition and Perception of Problems by Individuals
The article presents the results of a study on subjective opinions of Europeans in two generations Y and BB. Due to the lack of data, the assessments made by residents of only 23 EU member countries were analyzed. These assessments concerned air quality, actions taken by decision-makers to improve air quality, and knowledge and awareness of the threats related to air pollution. The data came from the Eurobarometer surveys conducted in 2012 and 2019. A correspondence analysis of concatenated tables with supplementary points and aggregate measures of development were used to find relationships between generations from different countries and to indicate changes in the perception of air pollution. The aim of the study has been achieved. The areas where differences and similarities between generations occur, and where opinions expressed by a generation change over time have been identified. The Problems that require solving have been indicated so that individual actions leading to the improvement of air quality could be assessed.
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Stanimir, A. (2021). Air Quality – Recognition and Perception of Problems by Individuals. Journal of Applied Economic Sciences, Volume XVI, Winter, 4(74), 389-393. https://doi.org/10.57017/jaes.v16.4(74).01
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