| Title | The role of fiscal expenditure on science and technology in carbon reduction: Evidence from provincial data in China |
|---|---|
| ID_Doc | 32204 |
| Authors | Zhu, YX; Liu, ZM; Feng, SY; Lu, N |
| Title | The role of fiscal expenditure on science and technology in carbon reduction: Evidence from provincial data in China |
| Year | 2022 |
| Published | Environmental Science And Pollution Research, 29, 54 |
| Abstract | Environmental problems caused by carbon emissions have negative impacts on human life and society. It is therefore important to identify potential approaches to carbon emission reduction. In this study, we analyze the impact fiscal expenditure on science and technology has on carbon emissions using a panel dataset from 2007 to 2016 at Chinese provincial levels. An instrumental variable approach is employed to address the potential endogeneity of fiscal expenditure. Our results show that fiscal expenditure on science and technology has a significant and negative effect on carbon emissions by improving green innovation, economic structure upgrade, energy consumption structure, and energy efficiency. A one hundred RMB yuan increase in fiscal expenditure on science and technology would lower carbon emissions by 0.654 tons. Heterogeneity analysis reveals that the carbon reduction effects of fiscal expenditure on science and technology are larger in regions where internet coverage and the share of industry in the economy are high. Our results highlight the significant role of fiscal expenditure on science and technology in carbon reduction. |
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