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How Does Green Insurance Affect Green Innovation? Evidence from China

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  • Yucai Hu

    (School of Economics and Management, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, China)

  • Shaorui Du

    (School of Economics and Management, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, China)

  • Yukun Wang

    (School of Economics and Management, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, China)

  • Xinya Yang

    (School of Economics and Management, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, China)

Abstract

In the context of the rapid development of green finance, this paper examines the impact of green insurance on green innovation. Based on panel data of listed firms from 2008 to 2020, we find that green insurance significantly increased firms’ green patent applications. The mechanisms driving this positive relationship between green insurance and green innovation include that the insured firms are able to obtain more resources, are more willing to take risks, and are more likely to have a long-term vision. Further analysis shows that green insurance can enhance a firm’s environmental performance by promoting green innovation. This study deepens our understanding of green insurance and enriches the research related to green finance.

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  • Yucai Hu & Shaorui Du & Yukun Wang & Xinya Yang, 2023. "How Does Green Insurance Affect Green Innovation? Evidence from China," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(16), pages 1-15, August.
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