The effect of regional mitigation of carbon dioxide emission on energy efficiency in China, based on a spatial econometrics approach

Autor: Xiongfeng Pan, Xianyou Pan, Yang Ming, Jing Zhang
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2018
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Zdroj: Carbon Management, Vol 9, Iss 6, Pp 665-676 (2018)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1758-3004
1758-3012
17583004
DOI: 10.1080/17583004.2018.1537514
Popis: Based on provincial panel data from 2000 to 2014, this paper measured the total factor energy efficiency by adopting the dynamic slacks-based measure model, and then employed the spatial econometric model to analyze the impact of regional mitigation of carbon dioxide on energy efficiency from both intra-regional and inter-regional perspectives in China. The results show the following: first, the average of total factor energy efficiency presents a rising trend from 2000 to 2014, and it shows a significant difference among regions. Second, the direct effect of carbon productivity on energy efficiency is positive, but the indirect effect is negative. The share ratio of direct and indirect effects is 1: −0.96; the total effect is positive but insignificant. Based on this conclusion, the paper provides some relevant policy suggestions and measures for regionally saving energy resources and relieving environmental constraints.
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