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The Nonlinear Impact of Economic Growth Pressure on Urban Land Green Utilization Efficiency—Empirical Research from China

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  • Xinyue Wang

    (School of Public Administration, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China)

  • Kegao Yan

    (School of Public Administration, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China)

  • Yang Shi

    (School of Finance and Statistics, Hunan University, Changsha 410006, China)

  • Han Hu

    (School of Public Administration, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China)

  • Shanjun Mao

    (School of Finance and Statistics, Hunan University, Changsha 410006, China)

Abstract

China’s unique economic growth target system exerts significant economic growth pressure (EGP) on local officials, leading to notable economic and environmental consequences for urban land use. Consequently, this system is theoretically expected to have a significant impact on urban land green utilization efficiency (ULGUE). This study investigates the invisible institutional factors that shape ULGUE within China’s distinct economic growth target system. The results indicate an inverted U-shaped relationship between EGP and ULGUE, and this nonlinear relationship is statistically significant in central, western, and northeastern cities but not in eastern cities. EGP influences ULGUE in a non-monotonic manner by affecting land marketization, green technology innovation, and industrial structure upgrading. Furthermore, environmental regulation and financial technology investment moderate the relationship between EGP and ULGUE. Heterogeneity analysis reveals that the inverted U-shaped relationship is more pronounced in resource-dependent cities and cities with stringent target constraints. This study contributes empirical evidence on the interaction between EGP and ULGUE while offering both theoretical insights and practical implications.

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  • Xinyue Wang & Kegao Yan & Yang Shi & Han Hu & Shanjun Mao, 2025. "The Nonlinear Impact of Economic Growth Pressure on Urban Land Green Utilization Efficiency—Empirical Research from China," Land, MDPI, vol. 14(4), pages 1-29, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jlands:v:14:y:2025:i:4:p:739-:d:1623724
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