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Does anti-corruption contribute to improving environmental pollution in China?

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  • Maoyong Cheng
  • Yutong Yao

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We examine the effects of anti-corruption efforts on local environmental pollution in China. Using data for China from 2003 to 2017, we find that anti-corruption efforts contribute to reduce local environmental pollution. Second, we show the two possible channels through which the anti-corruption efforts reduce local environmental pollution: political connection effects and deterrent effects. Finally, our results show that the effects of anti-corruption efforts on local environmental pollution are stronger in cities located south of the ‘Qin ling Mountains-Huai he River’, in cities with stronger government and public concern for the environment. Our main results pass a series of robustness tests. Overall, we offer novel evidence that anti-corruption efforts contribute to improving environmental quality.

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  • Maoyong Cheng & Yutong Yao, 2023. "Does anti-corruption contribute to improving environmental pollution in China?," Applied Economics, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 55(32), pages 3766-3787, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:applec:v:55:y:2023:i:32:p:3766-3787
    DOI: 10.1080/00036846.2022.2118221
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