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Factor market distortion, technological innovation, and environmental pollution
1School of Management Science and Engineering, Shandong University of Finance and Economics, Jinan, 250014, People's Republic of China. wangshunnar@163.com.
Summary
Factor market distortion worsens environmental pollution by protecting inefficient industries. Technological innovation can help mitigate this, promoting green growth and better environmental quality.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Economics
- Industrial Organization
- Regional Science
Background:
- Factor market distortions significantly impact environmental pollution.
- Technological innovation presents a potential solution for environmental degradation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the influence mechanism of factor market distortion on regional environmental pollution.
- To examine the intermediary role of technological innovation in this relationship.
- To explore spatial differentiation characteristics of these effects.
Main Methods:
- Utilized panel data from 30 Chinese provinces spanning 2003-2019.
- Constructed an intermediary effect model to analyze the causal pathways.
- Incorporated spatial differentiation analysis to understand regional variations.
Main Results:
- Factor market distortion shields inefficient, polluting industries, hindering industrial upgrading.
- This distortion locks regions into unsustainable, resource-intensive growth patterns.
- The study identifies a direct negative impact on regional environmental quality.
Conclusions:
- Factor market distortions exacerbate environmental pollution by impeding green technology adoption.
- Addressing these distortions is crucial for promoting market efficiency and sustainable industrial development.
- Empirical evidence supports the role of market mechanisms in driving green innovation.
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