Research and development efficiency, state-owned enterprises, and carbon intensity in China

IF 3.3 2区社会学 Q2 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Sustainable Futures Pub Date : 2024-09-03 DOI:10.1016/j.sftr.2024.100291

Xiang Chen , Yanan Liu

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Abstract

This study investigates the effects and transmission mechanisms of research and development (R & D) efficiency and the proportion of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) on carbon intensity using data from 30 Chinese provinces. The findings show that improving R & D efficiency can lower carbon intensity by promoting technological progress. However, more SOEs can increase carbon intensity by inhibiting technological progress. Thus, a higher proportion of SOEs can reduce the positive impact of R & D efficiency on decreasing carbon intensity. Additionally, the proportion of SOEs has a moderating effect that extends beyond provincial boundaries, resulting in spatial spillover due to strong interconnections between provinces. Heterogeneity analysis indicates that this moderating effect is particularly pronounced in the central and western regions, as well as in the electricity sector. This variation is due to differences in economic development levels and government priorities. Given the characteristics of China’s carbon intensity, policymakers should shift from a one size fits all carbon reduction policy to prioritizing enhancing R & D efficiency, boosting the innovation capabilities of SOEs, and considering spatial linkages and regional disparities.

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中国的研发效率、国有企业和碳强度

本研究利用中国 30 个省份的数据，研究了研发效率和国有企业比例对碳强度的影响和传导机制。研究结果表明，提高研发效率可以促进技术进步，从而降低碳强度。然而，更多的国有企业会抑制技术进步，从而增加碳强度。因此，国有企业比例越高，研发效率对降低碳强度的积极影响就越小。此外，国有企业的比例还具有超越省界的调节作用，由于省与省之间的紧密联系，会产生空间溢出效应。异质性分析表明，这种调节效应在中西部地区以及电力行业尤为明显。这种差异是由于经济发展水平和政府工作重点的不同造成的。鉴于中国碳强度的特点，政策制定者应从 "一刀切 "的碳减排政策转向优先提高研发效率、提升国有企业创新能力、考虑空间联系和地区差异。

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Sustainable Futures Social Sciences-Sociology and Political Science

CiteScore

9.30

自引率

1.80%

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审稿时长

71 days

期刊介绍： Sustainable Futures: is a journal focused on the intersection of sustainability, environment and technology from various disciplines in social sciences, and their larger implications for corporation, government, education institutions, regions and society both at present and in the future. It provides an advanced platform for studies related to sustainability and sustainable development in society, economics, environment, and culture. The scope of the journal is broad and encourages interdisciplinary research, as well as welcoming theoretical and practical research from all methodological approaches.