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Agricultural Ecological Efficiency under the Carbon Emissions Trading System in China: A Spatial Difference-in-Difference Approach

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  • Guoyong Wu

    (China Center of Western Capacity Development Research, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
    Rural Revitalization Institute in Karst Region of China, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
    Guizhou Grassroots Social Governance Innovation High-End Think Tank, Ecological Civilization, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China)

  • Yu Xie

    (School of Economics, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China)

  • Haoxin Li

    (School of Economics, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China)

  • Noman Riaz

    (School of Economics, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China)

Abstract

The agriculture sector plays a significant role in the development of the national economy and providing raw materials to the industrial sector. Trying to get more agricultural productivity, most farmers ignored the adverse effects of agricultural chemicals or pesticides that have a negative impact on the environment. So, the importance of agricultural ecological efficiency needs to be understood. This study attempts to explore whether agriculture, as an important source of carbon dioxide production, can have an effective impact on the agricultural ecological efficiency of carbon trading pilot policies in the context of the global implementation of carbon trading. This study evaluated the agricultural ecological efficiency (AEE) and its spatial distribution characteristics of 31 provinces in China, the data period was from 2000 to 2018. By applying the spatial difference-in-difference (SDID) approach, the study investigates the effects of low-carbon policies on agricultural ecological efficiency in pilot areas. The results demonstrate that low-carbon trading pilot policies have a significant impact on agricultural ecological efficiency. At the same time, the effects of regional economic development, population growth, urbanization, and urban innovation on efficiency are also significant. The improvement of agricultural ecological efficiency requires not only the full implementation of low-carbon trading pilot policies but also the development of regional economy and high-quality agriculture. The findings provide further policy recommendations for high-quality agricultural development.

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  • Guoyong Wu & Yu Xie & Haoxin Li & Noman Riaz, 2022. "Agricultural Ecological Efficiency under the Carbon Emissions Trading System in China: A Spatial Difference-in-Difference Approach," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 14(8), pages 1-13, April.
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    1. Chunbin Zhang & Rong Zhou & Jundong Hou & Mengtong Feng, 2022. "Spatial-Temporal Evolution and Convergence Characteristics of Agricultural Eco-Efficiency in China from a Low-Carbon Perspective," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 14(24), pages 1-24, December.
    2. Zhongfang Zhang & Lijun Hou & Yuhao Qian & Xing Wan, 2022. "Effect of Zero Growth of Fertilizer Action on Ecological Efficiency of Grain Production in China under the Background of Carbon Emission Reduction," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 14(22), pages 1-16, November.
    3. Xiuquan Huang & Tao Zhang & Xi Wang & Jiansong Zheng & Guoli Xu & Xiaoshan Wu, 2024. "Regional differences of agricultural total factor carbon efficiency in China," Palgrave Communications, Palgrave Macmillan, vol. 11(1), pages 1-12, December.
    4. Yankang Hu & Hongchao Yu & Xinglong Yang, 2023. "Can Rural Human Capital Improve Agricultural Ecological Efficiency? Empirical Evidence from China," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(16), pages 1-18, August.

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