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Does market segmentation necessarily discourage energy efficiency?

Yanjun Yang¹, Rui Xue², Dong Yang¹

¹School of Economics and Business Administration, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China.

|May 22, 2020

Summary

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Market segmentation does not always harm energy efficiency. Research in China reveals an inverse U-shaped relationship, suggesting moderate segmentation can benefit energy efficiency.

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Area of Science:

Economics
Environmental Science
Public Policy

Background:

Existing studies often link market segmentation negatively to energy efficiency.
The significant role of government intervention in China's energy efficiency management is notable.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the relationship between market segmentation and energy efficiency in China.
To determine if market segmentation inherently hinders energy efficiency.
To explore a potential non-linear relationship, considering government influence.

Main Methods:

Analysis of data from 30 Chinese provinces between 2000 and 2017.
Econometric modeling to test for a non-linear relationship.
Robustness checks to address endogeneity issues.

Main Results:

An inverse U-shaped relationship was identified between market segmentation and energy efficiency.
The findings indicate that a moderate level of market segmentation is not detrimental.
Results remained significant after controlling for endogeneity.

Conclusions:

Market segmentation's impact on energy efficiency is complex and non-linear.
Moderate market segmentation can be acceptable and even beneficial for enhancing energy efficiency.
Policy implications suggest that overly rigid market structures may not be optimal for energy efficiency in emerging economies.