Does functional urban specialization affect energy efficiency? Evidence from China

Xu Chen; Huilin Xu; Sajid Anwar

doi:10.1177/0958305X241300454

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Does functional urban specialization affect energy efficiency? Evidence from China

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Does functional urban specialization affect energy efficiency? Evidence from China

Xu Chen, Huilin Xu and Sajid Anwar

Energy & Environment , Vol.Advanced access

2024

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/0958305X241300454

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Abstract

functional urban specialisation

total factor energey efficiency

market integration

moderating effects

In light of China's rapid urbanization and industrialization, adopting a spatial cooperation system that leverages cities' comparative advantages is vital for efficient resource allocation. This paper investigates the impact of functional urban specialization on energy efficiency, considering the moderating role of market integration, using provincial panel data from 2000 to 2019. The findings underscore the importance of energy efficiency in China's development strategy, revealing a U-shaped relationship between functional urban specialization and energy efficiency. This indicates that only a few provinces have currently surpassed the critical threshold. The rationalization of industrial structures and technological innovation are identified as key mechanisms through which functional urban specialization enhances energy efficiency. Furthermore, enhanced market integration significantly amplifies this positive effect. Based on these insights, it is recommended that provinces promote specialized urban development and strengthen regional economic integration to optimize energy usage and facilitate sustainable growth.

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Title: Does functional urban specialization affect energy efficiency? Evidence from China
Authors: Xu Chen - Anhui University of Finance and Economics
Huilin Xu - Anhui University of Finance and Economics
Sajid Anwar (Corresponding Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Business and Creative Industries
Publication details: Energy & Environment , Vol.Advanced access
Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd.
DOI: 10.1177/0958305X241300454
ISSN: 2048-4070; 0958-305X
Copyright note: © The Author(s) 2024. This article is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/) which permits non-commercial use, reproduction and distribution of the work without further permission provided the original work is attributed as specified on the SAGE and Open Access page (https://us.sagepub.com/en-us/nam/open-access-at-sage).
Data Availability: Data is available for this article.
Organisation Unit: School of Business and Creative Industries; Indigenous and Transcultural Research Centre
Language: English
Record Identifier: 991090398902621
Output Type: Journal article

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