School of Education, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300354, China.
School of International Education, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China.
Environ Sci Pollut Res Int. 2023 Aug;30(40):93030-93043. doi: 10.1007/s11356-023-28918-7. Epub 2023 Jul 27.
The impact of human capital on energy consumption is an important economic and environmental issue, especially in a country like China with a strong energy demand and continuously improving education levels. This study uses panel data from 30 provinces in China from 2000 to 2020 to explore the impact of human capital on energy consumption. Empirical research shows that human capital can not only reduce local energy consumption but also reduce energy consumption in surrounding areas, through structural, technological, and knowledge spillover effects. The impact of human capital on energy consumption exhibits a U-shaped curve, decreasing first and then increasing, when economic growth reaches a threshold level. As industrial structure and urbanization develop, the impact of human capital on energy consumption increases. This study inform policy by demonstrating the energy conservation and emission reduction effects of human capital and provide insights for investors and policymakers.
人力资本对能源消费的影响是一个重要的经济和环境问题，特别是在中国这样一个能源需求强劲、教育水平不断提高的国家。本研究使用了 2000 年至 2020 年中国 30 个省份的面板数据，探讨了人力资本对能源消费的影响。实证研究表明，人力资本不仅可以降低当地的能源消费，还可以通过结构、技术和知识溢出效应降低周边地区的能源消费。当经济增长达到门槛水平时，人力资本对能源消费的影响呈现出先降后升的 U 型曲线。随着产业结构和城市化的发展，人力资本对能源消费的影响增加。本研究通过展示人力资本的节能减排效果为政策制定提供了信息，并为投资者和政策制定者提供了见解。
