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Has land resource misallocation increased air pollution in Chinese cities?
Wancheng Xie1, Wen Gao2, Ming Zhang3
1School of Economics and Business Administration, Chongqing University, No. 174, Shazheng Street, Shapingba District, Chongqing, 400044, China.
Environmental Science and Pollution Research International
|February 27, 2023
Summary
Land resource misallocation worsens urban air pollution in China. This issue hinders technological innovation and investment, with impacts varying by region and city size.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Urban Planning
- Economics
Background:
- Rational land allocation is crucial for economic development.
- Land resource misallocation significantly impacts urban air quality.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the effect of land resource misallocation on urban air pollution in China.
- To explore the mechanisms linking land misallocation to air pollution.
- To examine how regional and city-specific factors influence this relationship.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of data from 284 cities in China.
- Econometric modeling to assess the impact of land misallocation.
- Examination of mediating factors like technological innovation and investment.
Main Results:
- Land resource misallocation directly increases urban air pollution.
- Misallocation inhibits technological innovation, government technology investment, and foreign direct investment, exacerbating air pollution.
- The severity of air pollution from land misallocation is influenced by geographic region, city type, and city size.
Conclusions:
- Optimizing land supply structure is essential to mitigate air pollution.
- Enhancing technological innovation and environmental investment are key strategies for local governments.
- Addressing land resource misallocation can improve urban environmental quality and sustainable development.
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