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Economic level, environmental regulation, and new energy industry development
Xiaohong Xiang1, Wenting Wang2,3
1Department of Economics and Management, Taiyuan Institute of Technology, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030002, China. xiaohonghust@126.com.
Environmental Science and Pollution Research International
|February 27, 2024
Summary
Environmental policies significantly boost China's new energy (NE) industry, increasing output and growth potential. Higher regional economic levels amplify these positive effects, driving NE industry development.
Area of Science:
- Environmental economics
- Industrial development
- New energy sector
Background:
- China's environmental policies aim to foster sustainable development.
- The new energy industry is crucial for economic transition and emission reduction.
- Understanding the interplay between policy, economy, and industry growth is vital.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the impact of environmental policies on China's new energy (NE) industry.
- To analyze the moderating role of regional economic level in the policy-industry relationship.
- To identify other key factors influencing NE industry development.
Main Methods:
- Panel data analysis from 30 provinces and NE-listed enterprises (2011-2020).
- Application of a basic model to assess policy impacts.
- Utilization of a threshold model to examine economic level as a moderator.
Main Results:
- Environmental policies significantly promote NE industry output value, profit, and growth potential.
- Regional economic level acts as a threshold, with higher levels amplifying policy benefits.
- Residents' education, financial support, and industry agglomeration positively impact NE development; population size does not.
Conclusions:
- Environmental regulations are effective drivers for the new energy sector in China.
- Economic development is a critical factor in maximizing the benefits of environmental policies for the NE industry.
- Targeted support, education, and strategic agglomeration are key for sustained NE industry growth.
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