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Metafrontier Eco-Efficiency and Its Convergence Analysis for China: A Multidimensional Heterogeneity Perspective

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  • Yantuan Yu
  • Hui Hu
  • Yun Zhang
  • Zhujia Yin

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This article studies the evaluation, evolution, and convergence of China’s ecological efficiency (eco-efficiency) within a multidimensional (spatial, temporal, and spatiotemporal) heterogeneity framework using a dataset of 191 prefecture and above-prefecture level cities in China over the period of 2003–2015.The results show significant regional disparity of eco-efficiency in China and periodical patterns of σ-and γ-convergence. Estimation results of dynamic spatial Durbin model show that there is global and club β-convergence of eco-efficiency considering spatial, temporal, and spatiotemporal heterogeneity. The findings provide strong evidence for policy makers to take multidimensional heterogeneity into account to improve regional eco-efficiency, promote green development, and realize the “Beautiful China”.

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  • Yantuan Yu & Hui Hu & Yun Zhang & Zhujia Yin, 2019. "Metafrontier Eco-Efficiency and Its Convergence Analysis for China: A Multidimensional Heterogeneity Perspective," Emerging Markets Finance and Trade, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 55(7), pages 1531-1549, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:mes:emfitr:v:55:y:2019:i:7:p:1531-1549
    DOI: 10.1080/1540496X.2018.1559142
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    5. Shichun Xu & Yiwen Li & Yuan Tao & Yan Wang & Yunfan Li, 2020. "Regional Differences in the Spatial Characteristics and Dynamic Convergence of Environmental Efficiency in China," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 12(18), pages 1-21, September.
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