Car Ownership Control in Chinese Mega Cities: Shanghai, Beijing and Guangzhou

Journeys (LTA Academy Singapore), 2013

12 Pages Posted: 30 Jan 2018

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Suwei Feng

Shanghai University of Finance and Economics - School of Public Economics & Administration

Qiang Li

Deakin University - Faculty of Business and Law

Date Written: September 1, 2013

Abstract

Three mega cities in China – Shanghai, Beijing, and Guangzhou – have implemented a unique quota policy to control car ownership growth. In this paper, we explore how special characteristics of China’s rapid urbanisation and motorisation contribute to the formulation of this unique policy. These cities, however, have adopted different policy designs. Auction, lottery and a hybrid of these two mechanisms are used in Shanghai, Beijing and Guangzhou respectively. We analyse the design, evolution and effectiveness of these policy measures. We also discuss how these measures can fit with an integrated transportation demand management policy.

Keywords: Urbanization, motorization, automobile control

JEL Classification: L91, R48

Suggested Citation

Feng, Suwei and Li, Qiang, Car Ownership Control in Chinese Mega Cities: Shanghai, Beijing and Guangzhou (September 1, 2013). Journeys (LTA Academy Singapore), 2013, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3106623 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3106623

Suwei Feng (Contact Author)

Shanghai University of Finance and Economics - School of Public Economics & Administration ( email )

Shanghai, 200433
China

Qiang Li

Deakin University - Faculty of Business and Law ( email )

Burwood, Victoria 3215
Australia

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