Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/10419/272618 
Year of Publication: 
2023
Series/Report no.: 
IZA Discussion Papers No. 15991
Publisher: 
Institute of Labor Economics (IZA), Bonn
Abstract: 
Addressing climate change requires individual behavior change and voter support for pro-climate policies, yet surprisingly little is known about how to achieve these outcomes. In this paper, we estimate causal effects of additional education on pro-climate outcomes using new compulsory schooling law data across 16 European countries. We analyze effects on pro-climate beliefs, behaviors, policy preferences, and novel data on voting for green parties – a particularly consequential outcome to combat climate change. Results show a year of education increases pro-climate beliefs, behaviors, most policy preferences, and green voting, with voting gains equivalent to a substantial 35% increase.
Subjects: 
human capital
education
climate change
compulsory schooling laws
voting
JEL: 
D72
H41
I20
I28
P16
Q01
Q5
Document Type: 
Working Paper

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