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Green finance and technological innovation: enhancing carbon emission control in China

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  • Sultan Sikandar Mirza

    (University of Waikato
    University of Waikato Institute, HangzhouCityUniversity)

  • Fan Zheng Yi

    (University of Waikato Institute, HangzhouCityUniversity)

  • Frank Scrimgeour

    (University of Waikato)

  • Shaen Corbet

    (University of Waikato
    Dublin City University)

Abstract

This study investigates the impact of green finance development (GFDI) on carbon emission reduction efficiency (CE_CCR) across 208 cities in China from 2010 to 2022. Our findings reveal that GFDI significantly promotes carbon emission reduction efficiency, an effect that is substantially amplified by green technological innovation, as measured by green patent applications and grants.. A heterogeneity analysis indicates regional and natural disparities, with middle and resource-based regions exhibiting a more pronounced effect. The results of the DID analysis of this study further underscore the importance of tailored policy interventions to enhance carbon emission control efficiency. Overall, our research highlights the crucial roles of green finance and technological advancements in promoting sustainable environmental development and effective carbon emission management in China.

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  • Sultan Sikandar Mirza & Fan Zheng Yi & Frank Scrimgeour & Shaen Corbet, 2025. "Green finance and technological innovation: enhancing carbon emission control in China," Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies for Global Change, Springer, vol. 30(6), pages 1-27, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:masfgc:v:30:y:2025:i:6:d:10.1007_s11027-025-10241-w
    DOI: 10.1007/s11027-025-10241-w
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    JEL classification:

    • G18 - Financial Economics - - General Financial Markets - - - Government Policy and Regulation
    • H23 - Public Economics - - Taxation, Subsidies, and Revenue - - - Externalities; Redistributive Effects; Environmental Taxes and Subsidies
    • Q54 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Environmental Economics - - - Climate; Natural Disasters and their Management; Global Warming
    • Q56 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Environmental Economics - - - Environment and Development; Environment and Trade; Sustainability; Environmental Accounts and Accounting; Environmental Equity; Population Growth
    • O13 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Development - - - Agriculture; Natural Resources; Environment; Other Primary Products
    • R11 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - General Regional Economics - - - Regional Economic Activity: Growth, Development, Environmental Issues, and Changes

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