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Effectiveness evaluation on third-party governance model for environmental pollution in China
Wenjun Zhou1,2, Long Chen2, Lili Feng3
1School of Management, Hebei University, Baoding, 071000, Hebei Province, China.
Environmental Science and Pollution Research International
|April 26, 2019
Summary
China's "polluter pays" third-party governance model effectively reduces environmental pollution and promotes economic growth. This study validates its environmental and economic benefits for sustainable development.
Area of Science:
- Environmental science
- Environmental economics
- Public policy
Background:
- China faces significant environmental pollution challenges due to rapid economic growth.
- Balancing economic development with environmental protection is a key governmental task.
- The
- polluter pays
- principle is being explored through third-party governance models.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the environmental and economic impacts of the third-party governance model in China.
- To assess the effectiveness of this model in mitigating pollution and fostering economic growth.
- To propose policy recommendations for promoting third-party governance.
Main Methods:
- Deng grey relational analysis and principal component analysis were used to evaluate environmental governance effectiveness.
- Kendall-W coefficient assessed the consistency between the two analytical methods.
- Granger causality test examined the relationship between third-party governance and economic growth.
Main Results:
- Both analytical methods confirmed that third-party governance significantly improves environmental pollution status in Chinese cities.
- The study found a positive correlation, indicating that third-party governance effectively promotes local economic growth.
- Consistency analysis validated the reliability of the findings from Deng grey relational analysis and principal component analysis.
Conclusions:
- The third-party governance model, based on the
- polluter pays
- principle, is an effective strategy for China's environmental management.
- Implementing this model can lead to simultaneous improvements in environmental quality and economic development.
- Policy enhancements are recommended to further promote the adoption and efficacy of third-party governance in China.
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