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Potential Asymmetries in the International trade and Economic Growth in China: The Role of Emission Intensity

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  • Atul Kumar Singh

    (Department of Civil Engineering, Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, Bengaluru, Karnataka, 560111, India)

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This study delves into the complex relationship between China's international trade and economic growth, specifically focusing on emission intensity and its environmental ramifications within the context of energy efficiency. The primary objective is to provide a comprehensive understanding of how China's international trade dynamics influence economic growth, emphasizing emission intensity and employing a model that considers the nonlinear impact of trade on output. Through this model, structural breakpoints are identified, revealing distinct outcomes for China amidst positive and negative shocks from 1972 to 2021. The study uncovers the dual nature of the energy sector, acting both as a source of environmental degradation and a potential avenue for positive change through increased efficiency. Complex interplays among economic activities, inflation, and investment on carbon intensity are revealed. Additionally, the varying effects of export volume on carbon emissions intensity across lag thresholds underscore the significance of global trade dynamics for environmental sustainability. The study concludes by emphasizing the importance of balancing economic prosperity with environmental responsibility, advocating for carefully balanced policies that foster sustainable growth. Recommendations include considering the dual nature of the energy sector and implementing policies promoting increased efficiency. Policymakers are urged to adopt growth models prioritizing environmental responsibility, balancing economic activities, inflation, and investment to mitigate carbon intensity while acknowledging the diverse effects of global trade dynamics on environmental sustainability.

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  • Atul Kumar Singh, 2024. "Potential Asymmetries in the International trade and Economic Growth in China: The Role of Emission Intensity," Energy Technologies and Environment, Anser Press, vol. 2(2), pages 49-60, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:bba:j00006:v:2:y:2024:i:2:p:49-60:d:336
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