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Does the digital economy realize the synergistic reduction of pollution and carbon emissions in China? From the perspective of the local neighborhood effects

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: We utilize panel data of 285 prefecture-level cities in China and establish a spatial Durbin model (SDM) to evaluate the impact of digital economy (DE) on the synergistic reduction of pollution and carbon emission (SRPCE). The results show that DE has a significant inverted U-shaped effect on the local neighborhood SRPCE and this effect has regional heterogeneity. Moreover, green innovation partially mediates the effect of DE on the local neighborhood SRPCE. A certain level of higher education is required for positive moderation to work, and green innovation has a mediating function in it.

Source: International Journal of Low-Carbon Technologies

DOI: 10.1093/ijlct/ctae202

Authors: Yujuan He, Cheng Shu, Limeng Zhu, Yafen He, Xinmin Zhang

Institution: Jiangxi University of Finance and Economics

Language: English

Topic: Energy, Environment, Economic Growth

Subfield: Economics and Econometrics

Field: Economics, Econometrics and Finance

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Climate action, Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Sustainable cities and communities

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,886