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Impact of COVID-19 on environmental regulation and economic growth in China: A Way forward for green economic recovery

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  • Bi, Mingxiong

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The COVID-19 pandemic has caused turmoil in every aspect of life and may be prevalent for years. Therefore, this study aimed to determine whether the pandemic reflects oil prices in China. We utilized a model to simulate and examine the energy, economic, and environmental effects of COVID-19, which affects a wide range of industries and households. The impact of the pandemic is considered in terms of customer expectations and factor input changes. Based on these changes, we find that factor input changes are the primary cause of the economic recession. We further find a parallel relationship between CO2 emissions and economic downturn. In addition, a reduction in transportation has significantly influenced the Gross Domestic product (GDP), which plunged during the pandemic period by 0.49%. Transportation negatively influences industrial production, railway sector, and air transportation by 10.17%, 1.76%, and 1.53%, respectively. Based on these findings, this study proposes important policy implications.

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  • Bi, Mingxiong, 2023. "Impact of COVID-19 on environmental regulation and economic growth in China: A Way forward for green economic recovery," Economic Analysis and Policy, Elsevier, vol. 77(C), pages 1001-1015.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:ecanpo:v:77:y:2023:i:c:p:1001-1015
    DOI: 10.1016/j.eap.2022.12.015
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