Yang Huiyu, Umair Muhammad
School of Economics & Trade, Hunan University, 410082, China.
Department of Economics, Ghazi University, Dera Ghazi khan, Pakistan.
Heliyon. 2024 Aug 21;10(17):e36634. doi: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e36634. eCollection 2024 Sep 15.
This study investigates the efficacy of green industrial policies in stimulating green innovation within China's polluting industries, over the period 2011-2022. Focusing on 30 provinces, we assess the dynamic relationship between green industrial policy implementation and innovation in environmentally detrimental sectors. Employing Difference-in-Differences (DID) and Propensity Score Matching DID (PSM-DID) models, we analyze comprehensive provincial-level data to quantify the impact of policy measures on green technological advancements. The results reveal a significant positive correlation between green industrial policies and the rate of green innovation, particularly in regions with higher pollution levels. These findings suggest that well-structured green industrial policies can serve as effective catalysts for fostering sustainable technological innovations in polluting industries. Policy implications highlight the necessity of targeted, region-specific approaches to maximize the potential of green industrial policies in promoting environmental sustainability and economic growth.
本研究考察了2011年至2022年期间绿色产业政策在中国污染行业刺激绿色创新的成效。聚焦于30个省份，我们评估了绿色产业政策实施与环境有害部门创新之间的动态关系。采用双重差分法（DID）和倾向得分匹配双重差分法（PSM-DID）模型，我们分析省级综合数据，以量化政策措施对绿色技术进步的影响。结果显示，绿色产业政策与绿色创新率之间存在显著正相关，尤其是在污染水平较高的地区。这些发现表明，结构合理的绿色产业政策可以成为促进污染行业可持续技术创新的有效催化剂。政策启示强调了采取针对性的、因地制宜的方法的必要性，以最大限度发挥绿色产业政策在促进环境可持续性和经济增长方面的潜力。
