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Fiscal decentralization, local government environmental protection preference, and regional green innovation efficiency: evidence from China.
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Environmental science and pollution research international [Environ Sci Pollut Res Int] 2023 Aug; Vol. 30 (36), pp. 85466-85481. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Jun 30. - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- Green technological innovation has gained in importance in regional policy making towards gaining competitive advantage and sustainable development. This paper used the data envelopment analysis method to calculate regional green innovation efficiency in China, and empirically tested the effect of fiscal decentralization through Tobit model. The regression results show that the local governments with higher fiscal autonomy would prefer to strengthen environmental protection; thus, the regional green innovation efficiency was improved. After the guidance of relevant national development strategies, these effects became more apparent. Our research provided theoretical support and practical guidance for promoting regional led green innovation, improving environmental quality, achieving carbon neutrality, and promoting the high-quality and sustainable development.<br /> (© 2023. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany, part of Springer Nature.)
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1614-7499
- Volume :
- 30
- Issue :
- 36
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Environmental science and pollution research international
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 37386225
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-023-28391-2