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Research on the impact of development strategies on energy consumption

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  • Cheng, Bo
  • Yan, Hanxi
  • Cai, Wanhuan
  • Wang, Xin

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This paper analyzes the impact of development strategies on energy consumption from both theoretical and empirical perspectives, using transnational panel data from 1990 to 2015 and China's provincial-level panel data from 1998 to 2019. The study finds that development strategies that violate comparative advantages significantly increase per capita energy consumption, a conclusion that remains valid even when using "land area" and "number of old industrial bases" as instrumental variables. Further analysis reveals regional and developmental stage heterogeneity in the impact of development strategies on energy consumption. Strengthening government environmental regulation can reduce energy consumption and mitigate the negative effects of development strategies. Public attention to environmental media can also effectively curb energy consumption growth caused by strategic deviations. This research provides a policy basis for promoting green and low-carbon development through strategic adjustments and environmental governance.

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  • Cheng, Bo & Yan, Hanxi & Cai, Wanhuan & Wang, Xin, 2025. "Research on the impact of development strategies on energy consumption," Economic Analysis and Policy, Elsevier, vol. 88(C), pages 1237-1250.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:ecanpo:v:88:y:2025:i:c:p:1237-1250
    DOI: 10.1016/j.eap.2025.10.010
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