The empirical evidence for the so-called pollution haven hypothesis, which predicts that inter-country differences in environmental policy stringency will cause pollution-intensive production to relocate to countries with lax environmental standards, has traditionally been weak. However, in...

The steel industry is a major contributor to global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, accounting for approximately 7% of worldwide emissions. As steelmakers in the EU invest heavily in decarbonisation, the success of these efforts hinges on the market's ability to differentiate and reward...

The accelerated industrial growth and economic expansion of Southeast Asian economies have intensified the concern related environmental issues and natural resource depletion. Amid these circumstances, the study finds an opportunity to investigate the key enabling factors that enhance natural...

Integration and synergy of environmental policies is crucial for maximizing carbon reduction effects. This study investigates the heterogeneous impact of environmental policy synergy on carbon neutrality using panel data from 30 Chinese provinces between 2003 and 2022 and employing generalized...

This paper analyzes compliance with emission regulations, focusing on investment in innovation and cheating as primary strategies. Firms prioritize developing a truly compliant technology but may activate a cheating device depending on the outcome of innovation, the monitoring system in place,...

Environmental regulations have been extensively studied in the context of advocating green development. As one of the most stringent laws in history, the new Environmental Protection Law (EPL) of 2015 has greatly affected the production and development of enterprises. In this context, and in the...

When environmental regulations are unpopular, policymakers often attribute resistance to information frictions and poor communication. We test this idea in the context of a major climate policy: Germany’s Heating Law of 2023, which mandates the phase-out of fossil fuel heating. Through a...

This study investigates the role of green energy, financial development, and environmental regulations in addressing pollution havens within high-income emerging economies. While these nations benefit from rapid industrialization, they simultaneously face significant environmental challenges due...

In this paper, we compare the economic and welfare implications of two carbon pricing policies, namely the European Cap and Trade (CaT) regime and the Chinese Tradeable Performance Standard (TPS). The former sets an economy-wide emissions target and forces firms to purchase sufficient...

Governments across the globe are implementing stricter environmental policies to combat climate change and promote sustainability. This study contributes to the growing literature exploring the influence of environmental policy on skill-biased employment across various occupations. Specifically,...

To study the behavioral strategies of government agencies and the coal power industry chain under environmental regulation, an evolutionary game model has been constructed. Furthermore, a reinforcement learning model has been developed using the payoff matrix. By analyzing the characteristics of...

The escalating environmental crises have led to the emergence of strategic alliances as a pivotal open innovation mechanism driving circular transitions. This study pioneers an investigation by systematically examining how strategic alliances enhance the green total factor productivity (GTFP) of...

The target responsibility system of environmental protection, introduced during the 11th Five-Year Plan period, is a key feature of China's environmental regulation policy framework. Guided by the principle of high-quality development, this system addresses the challenge of incentivizing green...

This study utilizes China's ratification of the Paris Agreement in 2016 as a quasi-natural experiment to examine the effects of environmental regulation on green innovation within listed companies, particularly focusing on the role of urban shrinkage. Results show that environmental regulation...

This study aims to measure the impact of environmental regulation on the production of renewable energies in OECD countries from 1990 to 2021. Environmental policies stringency, environmental taxes, and CO2 emissions are variables indicating environmental regulation, which affect renewable...

Real manufacturing output increased rapidly in China from 1998 to 2012 while sulfur dioxide (SO2) pollution emissions grew at a much lower rate. To study the reasons for this, I focus on the contributions of environmental policy, trade liberalization, and other factors linked to China's...

The rapid increase in global carbon emissions has raised significant concerns, prompting various environmental regulations, including China's low-carbon pilot policy. Prior studies have shown mixed results regarding the impact of environmental regulations on firms' export performance. Using data...

Environmental regulations, particularly tax-based measures, significantly impact firm productivity and corporate behavior. This study uses China's Environmental Protection Tax (EPT) law as a quasi-natural experiment to explore whether and how such tax-based environmental regulations influence...

This study examines the impact of trade and environmental agreements on trade in the Andean Community (CAN) and the Southern Common Market (MERCOSUR) during the period 2001-2019. Using a panel data methodology, the study analyses the effects of ratifying a number of agreements (the Paris...

To address global warming, the EU introduced the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism in 2023, raising concerns about its potential negative effects on GDP and trade volumes in the Global South, including China, India, and African countries. The Border Tax Adjustment (BTA) is perceived as a...

As a unique environmental regulation in China, the official accountability audit was piloted in 2014. With a focus on prioritizing the ecological environment, officials in pilot districts have implemented economic construction, adjusted industrial structures, and promoted coordinated development...