Date of Graduation
Spring 5-10-2024
Document Access
Project/Capstone - Global access
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Economics
College/School
College of Arts and Sciences
First Advisor
Dr. Robizon Khublashvili
Abstract
Sewage overflows (SSOs) represent a critical environmental challenge in California, and the impact of SSOs on housing prices is a vital issue. The study aims to determine how the frequency of sewage overflow events affects housing price fluctuations and conduct an event study. Employing linear, lasso, ridge, and random forest regression analyses, the study predicts the severity of overflow. Notably, lasso regression emerges as the most effective model for predicting housing prices in the event of an SSO occurrence. Additionally, the event study analysis provides insights into the factors influencing housing prices.
Recommended Citation
Nyanga, Nathalie M., "Assessing the Economic Consequences of Sewage Overflows on California Housing Values" (2024). Master's Projects and Capstones. 1795.
https://repository.usfca.edu/capstone/1795
Included in
Econometrics Commons, Environmental Studies Commons, Health Economics Commons, Regional Economics Commons
Comments
For the Masters Submission i used masters of arts in economics however i was in the Masters of Science in Applied Economics program