Environment for Development
Discussion Paper Series
January 2014  EfD DP 14-01

A Review of Beijing’s Vehicle Lottery
Short-Term Effects on Vehicle Growth, Congestion, and Fuel Consumption

J un Y an g, Yi ng Li u, Pi ng Q i n, an d An tu ng A. Li u

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