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The Impact of New-Type Urbanization Policy on Urban Green Total Factor Productivity: New Evidence from China

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  • Zhijun Li

    (School of Economics and Management, Xidian University, Xi‘an 710126, China)

  • Yuanyuan Shi

    (School of Economics and Management, Xidian University, Xi‘an 710126, China)

  • Michal Wojewodzki

    (College of Business, University of Doha for Science and Technology, Doha P.O. Box 24449, Qatar)

  • Yigang Wei

    (School of Economics and Management, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
    Laboratory for Low-Carbon Intelligent Governance, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
    Beijing Key Laboratory of Emergency Support Simulation Technologies for City Operations, Beijing 100191, China)

  • Meiyu Guo

    (Department of Geography, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong, China)

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.

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  • Zhijun Li & Yuanyuan Shi & Michal Wojewodzki & Yigang Wei & Meiyu Guo, 2024. "The Impact of New-Type Urbanization Policy on Urban Green Total Factor Productivity: New Evidence from China," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 16(12), pages 1-21, June.
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