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https://doi.org/10.1080/1331677X.2023.2170903
How the digital economy drives energy efficiency in China: a re-examination based on the Environmental Kuznets Curve
Qiang Ma
Qiu Li
Chang Ma
Sažetak
The digital economy has become important in the world’s major
economies. Improving energy efficiency is the key to achieving stable
and sustainable economic growth and carbon emissions reduction.
However, the impact of the digital economy on energy efficiency
remains unclear. Accordingly, this study examines the relationship
between the digital economy and energy efficiency from the
Environmental Kuznets Curve (EKC) perspective. In doing so, this study
confirms that the digital economy follows the EKC in energy utilization
efficiency, and there is a U-shaped relationship between the digital
economy and energy efficiency, although this relationship differs from
one region to another. This study also discusses the moderating effects
of environmental regulation and innovation capability in this U-shaped
relationship, confirming that they have a moderating effect on this
relationship, reducing the inflection point of the U-shaped relationship,
and reducing the negative influence of the digital economy on the
energy efficiency and enhancing the positive impact. This study can
serve as a reference for policymakers and professionals in emerging
economies, helping them achieve a win-win situation for economic
development and reducing carbon emissions.
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Hrčak ID:
306826
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Datum izdavanja:
30.4.2023.
Posjeta: 143 *