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How does digital inclusive finance affect the ecological environment? Evidence from Chinese prefecture-level cities
Dong Guo1, Fengyu Qi2, Ruikang Wang3
1School of Economics and Trade, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, PR China.
Abstract:
Digital inclusive finance (DIF) is playing an increasingly prominent role in green development. This study analyses the ecological effects generated by DIF and its mechanism of action from the perspectives of emission reduction (pollution emissions index; ERI) and efficiency gains (green total factor productivity; GTFP). Using panel data from 285 cities in China from 2011 to 2020, we empirically test the effects of DIF on ERI and GTFP. The results reveal a significant dual ecological effect of DIF in terms of ERI and GTFP, but there are differences in the various dimensions of DIF. Influenced by national policies, DIF produced more substantial ecological effects after 2015, which are more pronounced in developed eastern regions. Human capital significantly enhances the ecological effects of DIF, and human capital and industrial structure are critical paths for DIF to reduce ERI and increase GTFP. This study provides policy insights for governments to leverage digital finance tools to advance sustainable development.
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