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Bridging labor rights and energy efficiency: The role of social security contributions

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  • Yang, Jingjing
  • Liang, Weiming

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This study investigates the impact of corporate social security contributions on energy consumption intensity in China. Our empirical analysis reveals that social security contributions exert a negative effect on energy consumption intensity, driven by three key mechanisms: enhanced labor productivity, accelerated technical innovation, and reduced scale of operations. This effect is particularly pronounced in state-owned enterprises, manufacturing firms, new energy demonstration cities, and areas with stricter environmental regulations. This study contributes to the broader discourse on achieving synergies between economic development and environmental sustainability.

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  • Yang, Jingjing & Liang, Weiming, 2026. "Bridging labor rights and energy efficiency: The role of social security contributions," Energy Economics, Elsevier, vol. 155(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:eneeco:v:155:y:2026:i:c:s014098832600068x
    DOI: 10.1016/j.eneco.2026.109189
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