A Review of the Literature on the Economics of Household Air Pollution from Solid Fuel Usage

Household Air Pollution coming from the incomplete combustion of cooking fuels such as firewood and solid biomass fuels is a serious environmental health issue, particularly in low-income countries. In this paper, we review the literature on the issue of household air pollution in developing and under-developed countries. We illustrate that several individual-specific as well as, supply-side factors influence the individuals' adoption of cleaner cooking fuels and/or technologies. In conclusion, we attempt to identify the knowledge gaps in this field and propose directions for future research.