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Analyzing the Release of Toxic Chemicals Over Time: Is it the Economy or the Environment?

 Analyzing the Release of Toxic Chemicals Over Time: Is it the Economy or the Environment?

 

Amanda English; Scott James; Bomin Kim; James Wrenn, Students, North Carolina State University

Over the past decade, toxic releases in the United States have been steadily decreasing. The United States has also seen a major economic downturn. Goal: Develop a statistical model using major economic measures as predictors for toxic chemical releases. Get a good idea of how the economy is impacting toxic releases. Focus on the furniture industry in North Carolina.