Abstract
China’s new-type urbanization has been instrumental in fostering high-quality economic and social progress. This research explores the impact and underlying mechanisms of the new-type urbanization policy on urban green total factor productivity (GTFP) by analyzing a sample of 165 Chinese prefecture-level cities from 2009 to 2020. Utilizing the difference-in-differences (DID) approach, the study uncovers several key findings: (1) compared to non-pilot areas, the new-type urbanization policy significantly boosts urban GTFP by 43.5%, supporting a shift towards more sustainable and eco-friendly urban growth; (2) the analysis of impact mechanisms indicates that these policies enhance urban GTFP through technological innovation and environmental regulation; and (3) the urban agglomeration model test reveals that being part of an urban agglomeration amplifies the effects of the new-type urbanization policy on GTFP. These results underscore the significance of these policies in driving sustainable and high-quality urban development in China, offering valuable insights for policymakers to formulate and implement effective urbanization strategies.
| Original language | English |
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| Article number | 5220 |
| Number of pages | 21 |
| Journal | Sustainability |
| Volume | 16 |
| Issue number | 12 |
| Early online date | 19 Jun 2024 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Jun 2024 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Bibliographical note
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Keywords
- China
- DID
- green total factor productivity
- influencing mechanisms
- new-type urbanization
