The Distribution of Producer Gas as a Means of Alleviating the Smoke Nuisance

Ackermann, Alfred S. E.

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“…The enormous improvement in the London atmosphere, and the clearing away of a smoke pall which hangs over London, may then be anticipated." See also Ackermann (1906) who pleaded with London officials to promote the spread of producer gas (a cheap, low-grade type of coal gas appropriate for heating and cooking but not lighting) to replace coal. Martin (1906) presented data to indicate the threshold price at which it would be economical for households to switch from coal to producer gas.…”

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We thank Maureen Cropper and Melissa Thomasson, our discussants, for their insights and suggestions. The views expressed herein are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Bureau of Economic Research. NBER working papers are circulated for discussion and comment purposes. They have not been peerreviewed or been subject to the review by the NBER Board of Directors that accompanies official NBER publications.

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