Smart cities,a new kind of urbanization,offer a means of achieving the condition in which environmental conservation and economic growth are mutually beneficial.As a result,it is important to think about whether and h...Smart cities,a new kind of urbanization,offer a means of achieving the condition in which environmental conservation and economic growth are mutually beneficial.As a result,it is important to think about whether and how the development of smart cities might support the high-quality growth of urban economies.Based on the panel data of 163 prefecture-level cities in China from 2009–2018,the green total factor productivity(GTFP)of each prefecture-level city is measured using the SBM-GML model,and the appropriate spatial econometric model is screened by various types of tests.The spatial effect of smart city construction on GFTP is studied,and it is concluded that the pilot cities have a significant positive spatial spillover effect.The decomposition econometric model also shows that the pilot cities have a significant positive spatial spillover effect,and it also indicating that the smart city construction can also drive the surrounding cities to jointly improve the quality of economic development.Finally,the robustness of the spatial effect of smart city policy is also verified by changing the spatial measurement model and the type of spatial weight matrix,which also shows that the results of the spatial spillover effect of smart city construction are reliable.展开更多
Economic growth and environmental pollution have become the bases of geopolitical competition due to the multiple constraints of growth in energy consumption and environmental protection in recent decades.Whether the ...Economic growth and environmental pollution have become the bases of geopolitical competition due to the multiple constraints of growth in energy consumption and environmental protection in recent decades.Whether the coordinated development of inward foreign direct investment(IFDI)and outward foreign direct investment(OFDI)promote economic growth while reducing environmental pollution and realizing high-quality development affects the overall socialist modernization under China’s“Dual Circulation”policy.Using China’s provincial panel data from 2005 to 2020,this paper first measured green total factor productivity(GTFP)and the coordinated development index(CDIFDI)of IFDI and OFDI via the slacks-based measureglobal Malmquist–Luenberger(SBM-GML)model and the capacity coupling model.A panel threshold model with interactive effects(PTIFEs)was then applied to explore the nonlinear impact of the CDIFDI on China’s GTFP.Finally,a regional heterogeneity analysis was conducted for China’s eastern,central and western regions of China.Results show that(1)GTFP in China kept rising with small fluctuations during the sample period,with the increasing range of GTFP decreasing from east to west.(2)CDIFDI had a significant“U”-shaped threshold effect on GTFP,and the main threshold variables were the industrial structure and the level of economic development.(3)CDIFDI played a positive role in promoting GTFP growth in the eastern region,while the effects of CDIFDI on GTFP in the central and western regions were not significant.Policy-makers and enterprises should comprehensively consider promoting regional industrial upgrading and economic growth to achieve a greater positive impact of CDIFDI on GTFP.Scientifically measuring GTFP and exploring the nonlinear impact of the CDIFDI on GTFP and regional heterogeneity provide helpful references for policy-makers to coordinate the high-quality development of regional economies.展开更多
Digital transformation provides enterprises with new development momenta.Understanding the relationship between digital transformation and total factor productivity(TFP)is essential.This study employs a fixedeffect mo...Digital transformation provides enterprises with new development momenta.Understanding the relationship between digital transformation and total factor productivity(TFP)is essential.This study employs a fixedeffect model and selects all Chinese A-share listed companies from 2007 to 2022 as the research sample.Internal control(IC)is introduced as a mechanistic variable.The results indicate that digital transformation significantly promotes both TFP and the effectiveness of IC.Moreover,effective IC plays a significant mediating role in the relationship between digital transformation and TFP.A heterogeneity analysis reveals that,compared to non-state-owned enterprises,state-owned enterprises can improve TFP more rapidly through digital transformation due to their resource advantages and policy support.On the one hand,these findings help enterprises better align their transformation strategies to maximize the benefits of digital transformation.On the other hand,they provide investors with insights into the transformation potential and future growth prospects of these enterprises.展开更多
Based on the DEA-based Malmquist index method,the total factor productivity was calculated for 5 major banana production areas in 2003-2004,and it was further divided into technological progress and technical efficien...Based on the DEA-based Malmquist index method,the total factor productivity was calculated for 5 major banana production areas in 2003-2004,and it was further divided into technological progress and technical efficiency.The results show that the total factor productivity of banana industry in China was 1.3% in the sample period,mainly due to technological progress,the average growth rate was 2.6%,while the pure technical efficiency and scale efficiency was -0.1% and -1.2% respectively.The improvement of total factor productivity in banana industry in China relied mainly on technological progress,cultivation of new banana varieties,management of high quality cultivation,popularization and application of water conservation and fertilizer saving technology,and injury-free picking technologies.The pure technical efficiency and scale efficiency of banana production were negative,indicating that the management level of banana was not high.The effect of scale economy of this industry through agglomeration and consolidation is still to be practiced.Banana growers should promote the improvement of large scale and management level of the banana industry at the same time of promoting the technological progress.展开更多
The innovative city pilot policy(ICPP)is an essential manifestation of China’s construction of an innovative and green-driven development country.We incorporated urban green total factor productivity(GTFP)growth into...The innovative city pilot policy(ICPP)is an essential manifestation of China’s construction of an innovative and green-driven development country.We incorporated urban green total factor productivity(GTFP)growth into the evaluation of ICPP.Based on the panel data of 223 cities in China from 2005 to 2020,we used the difference-in-differences model to empirically assess the influence and mechanism of the ICPP on urban GTFP growth.The main results show that(i)The ICPP has maintained an effectively fluctuating promotion on urban GTFP growth,mainly manifested in the urban green technological progress improvement.(ii)The ICPP has urban heterogeneity in promoting GTFP growth in pilot cities,mainly affecting key cities such as provincial capitals.(iii)The interaction between the agglomeration of producer services and the ICPP inhibits GTFP growth in pilot cities.展开更多
The high-quality development of the construction industry fundamentally stems from the significant improvement of total factor productivity.Therefore,it is of crucial significance for promoting the development of the ...The high-quality development of the construction industry fundamentally stems from the significant improvement of total factor productivity.Therefore,it is of crucial significance for promoting the development of the construction industry to a higher level by scientifically and accurately measuring the total factor productivity of the construction industry and deeply analyzing the influencing factors behind it.Based on a comprehensive consideration of research methods and influencing factors,this paper systematically reviews the existing relevant literature on total factor productivity in the construction industry,aiming to reveal the current research development trend in this field and point out potential problems.This effort aims to provide a solid theoretical foundation and valuable reference for further in-depth research,and jointly promote the continuous progress and development of total factor productivity research in the construction industry.展开更多
The enhancement of industrial green total factor productivity is pivotal for achieving high-quality and sustainable economic development.This study assesses China’s performance using the SBM-GML model,employing provi...The enhancement of industrial green total factor productivity is pivotal for achieving high-quality and sustainable economic development.This study assesses China’s performance using the SBM-GML model,employing province-level panel data spanning from 2004 to 2020.Furthermore,we examine the influence of green finance and technological progress on industrial green total factor productivity using a spatial econometric model.The findings uncover that the relationship between the level of green financial development and industrial green total factor productivity follows a U-shaped curve.Initially,low levels of green financial development exert a suppressive effect on industrial green total factor productivity,proving ineffective in the short term.However,with the progression of green finance development,a positive and significant long-term impact on industrial green total factor productivity emerges.Moreover,technological progress demonstrates a noteworthy promotional effect on industrial green total factor productivity.The analysis delves deeper into revealing that industrial structure and environmental regulation intensity exhibit a significant negative relationship with industrial green total factor productivity.In contrast,both energy structure and education level showcase a substantial positive relationship with industrial green total factor productivity.展开更多
This paper analyzed the total factor productivity of Shandong Province and its impact on the local economic environment through Malmquist-Luenberger productivity index. The results of the paper were included as follow...This paper analyzed the total factor productivity of Shandong Province and its impact on the local economic environment through Malmquist-Luenberger productivity index. The results of the paper were included as follows. Without consideration of the environmental constraints, Index M of the total factor productivity of Shandong Province from high to low was Heze, Jinan, Qingdao, Weihai, Dongying, Zaozhuang, Jining, Tai'an, Dezhou, Liaocheng, Yantai, Zibo, Weifang, Linyi, Binzhou, Rizhao, Laiwu, among which Index M of Linyi, Binzhou, Rizhao, Laiwuwere were less than 1; taking the environmental constraints into account, Index ML of the total factor productivity of Shandong Province was reduced, from high to low was Jinan, Qingdao, Weihai, Yantai, Heze, Liaocheng, Tai'an, Weifang, Jining, Linyi, Zibo, Dongying, Zaozhuang, Rizhao, Laiwu, Binzhou, Dezhou, among which Index ML of 9 cities behind Jining were less than 1. In terms of the development mode, Jinan, Qingdao, Tai'an, Weihai, Jining and Heze were resource-conserving and environment-friendly cities; Dongying and Zaozhuang were resourceconserving and environment-polluted cities; Liaocheng, Linyi, Weifang and Yantai were resource-wasted and environment-friendly cities; Binzhou, Dezhou, Laiwu, Rizhao and Zibo were resource-wasted and environment-pol uted cities.展开更多
By analyzing data concerning agricultural development from 1981 to 2010 in Anhui Province,the total factor productivity and growth rate of agriculture from 1981 to 2010 are estimated empirically.By dividing years from...By analyzing data concerning agricultural development from 1981 to 2010 in Anhui Province,the total factor productivity and growth rate of agriculture from 1981 to 2010 are estimated empirically.By dividing years from 1981 to 2010 into several subintervals,this paper evaluates and analyzes initial stage of reform and opening up,soft landing stage,the stage of financial crisis,the stage of subprime mortgage crisis and the impact of all factors on total factor growth rate of agriculture.Then it analyzes the contribution of growth of total factor productivity to total yield of agricultural economy.The research finds that the growth of total factor productivity in Anhui Province is significant to agricultural development.展开更多
The paper analyzed total factor productivity of Binzhou City, and key factors that influence its economic growth and effluent discharge. The results showed that(i) production efficiency of the city during 2005–2013 k...The paper analyzed total factor productivity of Binzhou City, and key factors that influence its economic growth and effluent discharge. The results showed that(i) production efficiency of the city during 2005–2013 kept stable, mean of Malmquist-Luenberger index was 1.044,9 without considering effluent discharge, and the average annual increase rate was 4.49%, and that was 1.020,4 considering effluent discharge, the average annual increase rate was 2.04%, and the increase rate reduced by 2.45%.(ii) GDP growth showed significant negative correlation and positive correlation with capital input and energy input, but insignificant negative correlation and positive correlation with labor force input and technological progress.(iii) Effluent discharge showed insignificant negative correlation and positive correlation with capital input and energy input, but significant negative correlation and positive correlation with labor force input and technological progress.展开更多
This paper mainly explores the impact of export market diversification as an important measure to deal with trade friction on firms total factor productivity.Firstly,this article focuses on the theoretical analysis of...This paper mainly explores the impact of export market diversification as an important measure to deal with trade friction on firms total factor productivity.Firstly,this article focuses on the theoretical analysis of the impact mechanism,including risk diversification,reversal effect and spillover effect.Based on the sample data of Chinese manufacturing export enterprises from 2000 to 2007,this paper conducts an empirical test on the relationship between export market diversification and total factor productivity.The result indicates that export market diversification has a significant positive effect on the total factor productivity of enterprises.After considering the endogenous problem,by controlling the fixed effects,using the two-stage least square method and changing the duration of the sample for robustness analysis,the results are still consistent.In addition,the role of diversification policy in total factor productivity presents heterogeneous characteristics in terms of different types of enterprise ownership,export intensity,industry competition,trade methods,and the development degree of exporting market.Accordingly,this paper puts forward corresponding policy recommendations.展开更多
A critical method of ensuring grain production is to increase the total factor productivity(TFP),and the key measure to increase the TFP of grain production lies in the construction of agricultural public infrastructu...A critical method of ensuring grain production is to increase the total factor productivity(TFP),and the key measure to increase the TFP of grain production lies in the construction of agricultural public infrastructure.For this topic,existing literature lacks systematic and empirical analysis.Therefore,research on the influence of agricultural public infrastructure on the TFP of China’s grain production has relatively strong policy implications and theoretical value.For this study,we collected panel data for grain inputs and outputs as well as for agricultural public infrastructure in China’s provinces(autonomous regions/municipalities)from 1990 to 2017,and adopted the stochastic frontier function(SFF)approach to measure the TFP of provincial-level grain production.Through this empirical study,we analyzed the influence of agricultural public infrastructures,such as irrigation,roads,and electric power facilities on the TFP of China’s agriculture.We found that such facilities have a positive influence on the TFP of grain production.Specifically,when the input for irrigation facilities is increased by 1 percent,the TFP of grain production will rise by 5.74 percent.Based on this finding,policy recommendations are proposed for enhancing grain TFP through agricultural public infrastructure construction.展开更多
China’s growing trade with countries along the“Belt and Road”Initiative is accompanied by a focus on green development.Based on the panel data from 2007 to 2018,this paper establishes a threshold regression model t...China’s growing trade with countries along the“Belt and Road”Initiative is accompanied by a focus on green development.Based on the panel data from 2007 to 2018,this paper establishes a threshold regression model to empirically analyze the institutional quality threshold effect of China’s foreign trade technology spillover on the GTFP of countries along the“Belt and Road.”The results show that China’s foreign trade technology spillover has a significant institutional quality double threshold effect on the green total factor productivity of the countries along the“Belt and Road.”As the institutional quality of the countries along the“Belt and Road”crosses a specific threshold value,the impact of China’s foreign trade technology spillover on the green total factor productivity of the countries along the“Belt and Road”has a significant positive promoting effect,and corresponding suggestions are put forward.展开更多
As a kind of integrated economy,digital economy has an important impact on the economic growth and production and lifestyle of multiple countries and regions,and plays a significant role in promoting the reconstructio...As a kind of integrated economy,digital economy has an important impact on the economic growth and production and lifestyle of multiple countries and regions,and plays a significant role in promoting the reconstruction of the international economic pattern.As an important industry of China’s national economy,the service industry is crucial to China’s economic growth.This paper measures the development level of digital economy in provinces and cities through constructing digital economy index system,uses super efficiency SBM-Malmquist model to measure total factor productivity of service industry,and tests the influence effect of digital economy on total factor productivity of Chinese service industry.Finally,the optimization path of digital economy on China’s service industry is proposed.展开更多
China’s industry-led urbanization has exposed many environmental problems,especially in the Yellow River Basin,which is seriously affected by industrialization.As an environmentally friendly industry,tourism has grad...China’s industry-led urbanization has exposed many environmental problems,especially in the Yellow River Basin,which is seriously affected by industrialization.As an environmentally friendly industry,tourism has gradually become the leading force driving the transformation of urbanization in the Yellow River Basin.Based on the high-quality development perspective and panel data of 76 cities in the Yellow River Basin from 2008 to 2020,this study uses a panel quantile model to reveal the impact of tourism urbanization development quality on green total factor productivity.The findings are fourfold:(1)The developmental quality of tourism urbanization in most cities in the Yellow River Basin is low,showing a“point-axis”spatial structure with provincial capitals and tourist cities as the center.(2)Tourism urbanization under different levels of developmental quality can effectively promote the improvement of green total factor productivity,and there is a nonlinear driving effect of significant marginal increase,in which the benefit subsystem of tourism urbanization has the greatest impact on green total factor productivity.(3)The developmental quality of tourism urbanization can affect the green total factor productivity through the“twin engines”of green technology efficiency and green technology progress,and the impact of tourism urbanization development quality on green technology efficiency is greater than that of green technology progress.(4)From the perspective of regional heterogeneity,tourism urbanization in the middle reaches of the Yellow River Basin has the most significant driving effect on green total factor productivity.Tourism urbanization in the upper and lower reaches of the Yellow River basin can significantly improve green total factor productivity under conditions of high-quality development.展开更多
The coordinated development of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region has promoted economic development and environmental protection.In addition to water shortage issues,this region faces water pollution challenges.This stu...The coordinated development of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region has promoted economic development and environmental protection.In addition to water shortage issues,this region faces water pollution challenges.This study aimed to explore the impact of industrial structure upgrading in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region on the total factor productivity in the water environment using 2011-2018 panel data from the three cities.Results showed that,first,upgrading of industrial structure significantly promoted the total factor productivity in the water environment in the aforementioned region.Robustness testing through missing variables,instrumental variables,and changing core explanatory variables confirmed the robustness and reliability of our results.Second,digital economy development and increased human capital exhibited a positive regulatory effect on the promoting effect of industrial structure upgrading.Third,this promoting effect was achieved by reducing water pollution and enhancing innovation.Lastly,in Hebei,this improvement was noted in cities with medium-to-high-level industrial development and those with high levels of environmental public services.Therefore,industrial structure upgrading in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region contributes to economic development and the protection of the water ecological environment.This study provides theoretical guidance for the coordinated development of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region.展开更多
The National High-tech Zone(NHTZs)is an important strategic platform for cultivating high-tech industries and realizing high-quality economic development in China.Based on the combined data from 2006 to 2014 of the in...The National High-tech Zone(NHTZs)is an important strategic platform for cultivating high-tech industries and realizing high-quality economic development in China.Based on the combined data from 2006 to 2014 of the industrial enterprise database,the customs database,and the China Development Zones Audit and Announcement Catalogue(abbreviated asthe Catalogue),this paper systematically investigates the influence of the construction of NHTZs on enterprise’s total factor productivity(TFP).Results show that NHTZs have a positive impact on the TFP of enterprises in the zone,and this conclusion is still valid after considering endogeneity problems.Furthermore,the above productivity effects of NHTZs are heterogeneous in terms of enterprise ownership,external environment and establishment time,and NHTZs have greater stimulation effects on enterprise productivity after comparing with other types of functional zones.An investigation of the specific mechanisms at play shows that NHTZs promote the TFP of enterprises in the zone through the release of preferential policies,strengthening the“technology spillover effects”of imported intermediate goods,enhancing enterprise’s innovation ability and attracting talent.In addition,based on the decomposition of industry productivity,this paper also investigates the impact of NHTZs on changes in industry productivity and finds that NHTZs promote the overall productivity of specific industries mainly by stimulating the productivity improvement of incumbent enterprises and expanding the market share of high-productivity enterprises.Moreover,the preferential policies of NHTZs do not significantly stimulate high-productivity enterprises to enter the zones,nor do they cause low-productivity enterprises to exit.This research is helpful in objectively evaluating the economic effects of the NHTZs in China and in providing a theoretical basis for its further adjustment.展开更多
Green financial innovation policies play an important role in improving firms green total factor productivity(GTFP)and balancing environmental protection with economic growth.Using firm-level data from China,this stud...Green financial innovation policies play an important role in improving firms green total factor productivity(GTFP)and balancing environmental protection with economic growth.Using firm-level data from China,this study examined the effect of green financial innovation policy on GTFP and explored the underlying mechanisms.A difference-in-differences approach was applied to evaluate policy effectiveness.The results indicate that this policy significantly increased firms'GTFP,with findings robust across multiple checks.Mechanism analysis indicated that internal governance channels improved GTFP by strengthening executives'environmental decision-making,encouraging green technological innovation,and enhancing environmental governance.External governance channels exerted their effects through alleviating financing constraints and improving market competitiveness.Substantial heterogeneity in policy effects was also identified across firms.These findings provide valuable insights into the optimization and targeted implementation of green financial innovation policies and highlight their role in supporting firms'green transformation and broader sustainable development objectives.展开更多
In 2020,China clearly put forward the"double carbon"goal of striving to achieve its carbon peak by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2060.Energy companies are the main source of carbon emissions and key players ...In 2020,China clearly put forward the"double carbon"goal of striving to achieve its carbon peak by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2060.Energy companies are the main source of carbon emissions and key players in reducing emissions,so they shoulder a pivotal responsibility in achieving this strategic goal.At the same time,Environmental,Social and Governance(ESG)concepts are highly compatible with the"dual-carbon"goal.Therefore,it is of great practical significance to explore the impact of EsG on energy companies to realize the"dual-carbon"goal.In this study,we analyzed the impact of EsG on the total factor productivity of energy companies and its mediating effect from the perspectives of investor preference and financing constraints.The results of this study show that good EsG performance of energy companies can enhance their total factor productivity through the positive effects of investor preference and financing constraints,and the extent of the effects was found to vary among companies with different equity natures,regional situations,and different backgrounds of the directors,supervisors,and senior executives.In view of these effects,energy companies should enhance their total factor productivity by strengthening investor preference and alleviating financing constraints;and they should also learn from each other's EsG development models to promote the overall EsG level of the energy industry.展开更多
The spatial spillover effect of energy insecurity on total factor productivity in the iron and steel industry,as well as the potential moderating role of industrial agglomeration,remains poorly understood.This study i...The spatial spillover effect of energy insecurity on total factor productivity in the iron and steel industry,as well as the potential moderating role of industrial agglomeration,remains poorly understood.This study inves-tigated the spatial spillover effect of energy security on total factor productivity and the moderating role of industrial agglomeration in the relationship between energy security and total factor productivity in the iron and steel industry.Panel data from 24 provinces in China spanning the years 2010 to 2019 were used for this analysis.The research findings demonstrate a positive spatial spillover effect of energy security on total factor productivity,which displays a distinct pattern of attenuated spatial spillover effects.Moreover,evidence from quasi-natural experiments shows a negative spillover effect on total factor productivity when using the energy security-policy interaction term,high-lighting the significant impact of policy factors on total factor productivity.Threshold effect tests reveal a“strong-weak”V-shaped trend in the impact of energy security with the increase of industrial agglomeration levels.In addition,this study found an inverted U-shaped relationship between energy security and the impact of industrial agglomeration,suggesting that enhancing energy security contributes to the growth of total factor productivity in the iron and steel industry.The ultimate objective of this research is to provide valuable policy recommendations to the government for ensuring energy security and promoting the sustainable growth of total factor productivity in the iron and steel industry.展开更多
基金Jilin Province Social Science Project:Path Analysis and Empirical Research on Empowering Rural Industry Integration with Digital Economy in Jilin Province 2023B40Key Project of Education Science Planning in Jilin Province:Exploration of Talent Training Model for Economic Statistics Majors in Universities Based on OBE Theory-Taking Jilin Jianzhu University as an Example.ZD22028.
文摘Smart cities,a new kind of urbanization,offer a means of achieving the condition in which environmental conservation and economic growth are mutually beneficial.As a result,it is important to think about whether and how the development of smart cities might support the high-quality growth of urban economies.Based on the panel data of 163 prefecture-level cities in China from 2009–2018,the green total factor productivity(GTFP)of each prefecture-level city is measured using the SBM-GML model,and the appropriate spatial econometric model is screened by various types of tests.The spatial effect of smart city construction on GFTP is studied,and it is concluded that the pilot cities have a significant positive spatial spillover effect.The decomposition econometric model also shows that the pilot cities have a significant positive spatial spillover effect,and it also indicating that the smart city construction can also drive the surrounding cities to jointly improve the quality of economic development.Finally,the robustness of the spatial effect of smart city policy is also verified by changing the spatial measurement model and the type of spatial weight matrix,which also shows that the results of the spatial spillover effect of smart city construction are reliable.
基金supported by the Key Project of National Philosophy and Social Science Foundation of China(Grant No.24AGL007).
文摘Economic growth and environmental pollution have become the bases of geopolitical competition due to the multiple constraints of growth in energy consumption and environmental protection in recent decades.Whether the coordinated development of inward foreign direct investment(IFDI)and outward foreign direct investment(OFDI)promote economic growth while reducing environmental pollution and realizing high-quality development affects the overall socialist modernization under China’s“Dual Circulation”policy.Using China’s provincial panel data from 2005 to 2020,this paper first measured green total factor productivity(GTFP)and the coordinated development index(CDIFDI)of IFDI and OFDI via the slacks-based measureglobal Malmquist–Luenberger(SBM-GML)model and the capacity coupling model.A panel threshold model with interactive effects(PTIFEs)was then applied to explore the nonlinear impact of the CDIFDI on China’s GTFP.Finally,a regional heterogeneity analysis was conducted for China’s eastern,central and western regions of China.Results show that(1)GTFP in China kept rising with small fluctuations during the sample period,with the increasing range of GTFP decreasing from east to west.(2)CDIFDI had a significant“U”-shaped threshold effect on GTFP,and the main threshold variables were the industrial structure and the level of economic development.(3)CDIFDI played a positive role in promoting GTFP growth in the eastern region,while the effects of CDIFDI on GTFP in the central and western regions were not significant.Policy-makers and enterprises should comprehensively consider promoting regional industrial upgrading and economic growth to achieve a greater positive impact of CDIFDI on GTFP.Scientifically measuring GTFP and exploring the nonlinear impact of the CDIFDI on GTFP and regional heterogeneity provide helpful references for policy-makers to coordinate the high-quality development of regional economies.
基金supported by Philosophy and Social Sciences Planning Project of Guangdong Province[Grant No.GD24CTS08].
文摘Digital transformation provides enterprises with new development momenta.Understanding the relationship between digital transformation and total factor productivity(TFP)is essential.This study employs a fixedeffect model and selects all Chinese A-share listed companies from 2007 to 2022 as the research sample.Internal control(IC)is introduced as a mechanistic variable.The results indicate that digital transformation significantly promotes both TFP and the effectiveness of IC.Moreover,effective IC plays a significant mediating role in the relationship between digital transformation and TFP.A heterogeneity analysis reveals that,compared to non-state-owned enterprises,state-owned enterprises can improve TFP more rapidly through digital transformation due to their resource advantages and policy support.On the one hand,these findings help enterprises better align their transformation strategies to maximize the benefits of digital transformation.On the other hand,they provide investors with insights into the transformation potential and future growth prospects of these enterprises.
基金Supported by Industrial Economic Post of National Banana Industrial Technological System of the Ministry of Agriculture(CARS-32-10)
文摘Based on the DEA-based Malmquist index method,the total factor productivity was calculated for 5 major banana production areas in 2003-2004,and it was further divided into technological progress and technical efficiency.The results show that the total factor productivity of banana industry in China was 1.3% in the sample period,mainly due to technological progress,the average growth rate was 2.6%,while the pure technical efficiency and scale efficiency was -0.1% and -1.2% respectively.The improvement of total factor productivity in banana industry in China relied mainly on technological progress,cultivation of new banana varieties,management of high quality cultivation,popularization and application of water conservation and fertilizer saving technology,and injury-free picking technologies.The pure technical efficiency and scale efficiency of banana production were negative,indicating that the management level of banana was not high.The effect of scale economy of this industry through agglomeration and consolidation is still to be practiced.Banana growers should promote the improvement of large scale and management level of the banana industry at the same time of promoting the technological progress.
基金Study on the Path of Promoting the Integration of“Three Societies”and Help Rural Revitalization in Chongqing,Chongqing Social Science Planning Office[Grant number.2019WT13]Study on the Cultivation of Language Service Talents Under the Background of Belt and Road Initiative,Chongqing Social Science Planning Office[Grant number.2021WYZX12].
文摘The innovative city pilot policy(ICPP)is an essential manifestation of China’s construction of an innovative and green-driven development country.We incorporated urban green total factor productivity(GTFP)growth into the evaluation of ICPP.Based on the panel data of 223 cities in China from 2005 to 2020,we used the difference-in-differences model to empirically assess the influence and mechanism of the ICPP on urban GTFP growth.The main results show that(i)The ICPP has maintained an effectively fluctuating promotion on urban GTFP growth,mainly manifested in the urban green technological progress improvement.(ii)The ICPP has urban heterogeneity in promoting GTFP growth in pilot cities,mainly affecting key cities such as provincial capitals.(iii)The interaction between the agglomeration of producer services and the ICPP inhibits GTFP growth in pilot cities.
基金Supported by School-level Natural Science Project of Jiangxi University of Technology(232ZRYB02).
文摘The high-quality development of the construction industry fundamentally stems from the significant improvement of total factor productivity.Therefore,it is of crucial significance for promoting the development of the construction industry to a higher level by scientifically and accurately measuring the total factor productivity of the construction industry and deeply analyzing the influencing factors behind it.Based on a comprehensive consideration of research methods and influencing factors,this paper systematically reviews the existing relevant literature on total factor productivity in the construction industry,aiming to reveal the current research development trend in this field and point out potential problems.This effort aims to provide a solid theoretical foundation and valuable reference for further in-depth research,and jointly promote the continuous progress and development of total factor productivity research in the construction industry.
基金General Research Fund of Philosophy and Social Sciences in Colleges and Universities of Jiangsu Province in 2020(Grant Number 2020SJA1008)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Grant Number 2023SK04)。
文摘The enhancement of industrial green total factor productivity is pivotal for achieving high-quality and sustainable economic development.This study assesses China’s performance using the SBM-GML model,employing province-level panel data spanning from 2004 to 2020.Furthermore,we examine the influence of green finance and technological progress on industrial green total factor productivity using a spatial econometric model.The findings uncover that the relationship between the level of green financial development and industrial green total factor productivity follows a U-shaped curve.Initially,low levels of green financial development exert a suppressive effect on industrial green total factor productivity,proving ineffective in the short term.However,with the progression of green finance development,a positive and significant long-term impact on industrial green total factor productivity emerges.Moreover,technological progress demonstrates a noteworthy promotional effect on industrial green total factor productivity.The analysis delves deeper into revealing that industrial structure and environmental regulation intensity exhibit a significant negative relationship with industrial green total factor productivity.In contrast,both energy structure and education level showcase a substantial positive relationship with industrial green total factor productivity.
基金Sponsored by Key Research and Development Project of Shandong Province(2016GSF117021)Research Development Program of Colleges and Universities in Shandong Province(J15LD04)Scientific Research Project for Statistics of Shandong Province(2014YBXM210)
文摘This paper analyzed the total factor productivity of Shandong Province and its impact on the local economic environment through Malmquist-Luenberger productivity index. The results of the paper were included as follows. Without consideration of the environmental constraints, Index M of the total factor productivity of Shandong Province from high to low was Heze, Jinan, Qingdao, Weihai, Dongying, Zaozhuang, Jining, Tai'an, Dezhou, Liaocheng, Yantai, Zibo, Weifang, Linyi, Binzhou, Rizhao, Laiwu, among which Index M of Linyi, Binzhou, Rizhao, Laiwuwere were less than 1; taking the environmental constraints into account, Index ML of the total factor productivity of Shandong Province was reduced, from high to low was Jinan, Qingdao, Weihai, Yantai, Heze, Liaocheng, Tai'an, Weifang, Jining, Linyi, Zibo, Dongying, Zaozhuang, Rizhao, Laiwu, Binzhou, Dezhou, among which Index ML of 9 cities behind Jining were less than 1. In terms of the development mode, Jinan, Qingdao, Tai'an, Weihai, Jining and Heze were resource-conserving and environment-friendly cities; Dongying and Zaozhuang were resourceconserving and environment-polluted cities; Liaocheng, Linyi, Weifang and Yantai were resource-wasted and environment-friendly cities; Binzhou, Dezhou, Laiwu, Rizhao and Zibo were resource-wasted and environment-pol uted cities.
基金Supported by Humanities and Social Sciences Key Program in Chuzhou University(2010sk006Z)Humanities and Social Sciences Research Program in Anhui Province(2010sk467)
文摘By analyzing data concerning agricultural development from 1981 to 2010 in Anhui Province,the total factor productivity and growth rate of agriculture from 1981 to 2010 are estimated empirically.By dividing years from 1981 to 2010 into several subintervals,this paper evaluates and analyzes initial stage of reform and opening up,soft landing stage,the stage of financial crisis,the stage of subprime mortgage crisis and the impact of all factors on total factor growth rate of agriculture.Then it analyzes the contribution of growth of total factor productivity to total yield of agricultural economy.The research finds that the growth of total factor productivity in Anhui Province is significant to agricultural development.
基金Sponsored by Binzhou Soft Science Research Program(2014RKX10)Binzhou Scientific and Technological Development Program(2013ZC1606)
文摘The paper analyzed total factor productivity of Binzhou City, and key factors that influence its economic growth and effluent discharge. The results showed that(i) production efficiency of the city during 2005–2013 kept stable, mean of Malmquist-Luenberger index was 1.044,9 without considering effluent discharge, and the average annual increase rate was 4.49%, and that was 1.020,4 considering effluent discharge, the average annual increase rate was 2.04%, and the increase rate reduced by 2.45%.(ii) GDP growth showed significant negative correlation and positive correlation with capital input and energy input, but insignificant negative correlation and positive correlation with labor force input and technological progress.(iii) Effluent discharge showed insignificant negative correlation and positive correlation with capital input and energy input, but significant negative correlation and positive correlation with labor force input and technological progress.
基金This paper was supported by Shandong Provincial Social Science Research Project(16DJJJ03)“Comparative Study on the Effect of Introducing Market-oriented FDI and Import Trade on Promoting Economic Performance Improvement in Shandong Province”(16DJJJ03).
文摘This paper mainly explores the impact of export market diversification as an important measure to deal with trade friction on firms total factor productivity.Firstly,this article focuses on the theoretical analysis of the impact mechanism,including risk diversification,reversal effect and spillover effect.Based on the sample data of Chinese manufacturing export enterprises from 2000 to 2007,this paper conducts an empirical test on the relationship between export market diversification and total factor productivity.The result indicates that export market diversification has a significant positive effect on the total factor productivity of enterprises.After considering the endogenous problem,by controlling the fixed effects,using the two-stage least square method and changing the duration of the sample for robustness analysis,the results are still consistent.In addition,the role of diversification policy in total factor productivity presents heterogeneous characteristics in terms of different types of enterprise ownership,export intensity,industry competition,trade methods,and the development degree of exporting market.Accordingly,this paper puts forward corresponding policy recommendations.
基金the project of the Sichuan Center for Rural Development Research titled “Research on Constraints of Moderate Scale Management of Sichuan Agriculture Under the Supply-side Reform”(CR1705)
文摘A critical method of ensuring grain production is to increase the total factor productivity(TFP),and the key measure to increase the TFP of grain production lies in the construction of agricultural public infrastructure.For this topic,existing literature lacks systematic and empirical analysis.Therefore,research on the influence of agricultural public infrastructure on the TFP of China’s grain production has relatively strong policy implications and theoretical value.For this study,we collected panel data for grain inputs and outputs as well as for agricultural public infrastructure in China’s provinces(autonomous regions/municipalities)from 1990 to 2017,and adopted the stochastic frontier function(SFF)approach to measure the TFP of provincial-level grain production.Through this empirical study,we analyzed the influence of agricultural public infrastructures,such as irrigation,roads,and electric power facilities on the TFP of China’s agriculture.We found that such facilities have a positive influence on the TFP of grain production.Specifically,when the input for irrigation facilities is increased by 1 percent,the TFP of grain production will rise by 5.74 percent.Based on this finding,policy recommendations are proposed for enhancing grain TFP through agricultural public infrastructure construction.
文摘China’s growing trade with countries along the“Belt and Road”Initiative is accompanied by a focus on green development.Based on the panel data from 2007 to 2018,this paper establishes a threshold regression model to empirically analyze the institutional quality threshold effect of China’s foreign trade technology spillover on the GTFP of countries along the“Belt and Road.”The results show that China’s foreign trade technology spillover has a significant institutional quality double threshold effect on the green total factor productivity of the countries along the“Belt and Road.”As the institutional quality of the countries along the“Belt and Road”crosses a specific threshold value,the impact of China’s foreign trade technology spillover on the green total factor productivity of the countries along the“Belt and Road”has a significant positive promoting effect,and corresponding suggestions are put forward.
文摘As a kind of integrated economy,digital economy has an important impact on the economic growth and production and lifestyle of multiple countries and regions,and plays a significant role in promoting the reconstruction of the international economic pattern.As an important industry of China’s national economy,the service industry is crucial to China’s economic growth.This paper measures the development level of digital economy in provinces and cities through constructing digital economy index system,uses super efficiency SBM-Malmquist model to measure total factor productivity of service industry,and tests the influence effect of digital economy on total factor productivity of Chinese service industry.Finally,the optimization path of digital economy on China’s service industry is proposed.
基金The Henan Province Philosophy and Social Science Planning Project(2025CJJ182)The Key Scientific Research Project of Colleges and Universities of Henan Province(26A630001)The National Social Science Foundation of China(24BGL138)。
文摘China’s industry-led urbanization has exposed many environmental problems,especially in the Yellow River Basin,which is seriously affected by industrialization.As an environmentally friendly industry,tourism has gradually become the leading force driving the transformation of urbanization in the Yellow River Basin.Based on the high-quality development perspective and panel data of 76 cities in the Yellow River Basin from 2008 to 2020,this study uses a panel quantile model to reveal the impact of tourism urbanization development quality on green total factor productivity.The findings are fourfold:(1)The developmental quality of tourism urbanization in most cities in the Yellow River Basin is low,showing a“point-axis”spatial structure with provincial capitals and tourist cities as the center.(2)Tourism urbanization under different levels of developmental quality can effectively promote the improvement of green total factor productivity,and there is a nonlinear driving effect of significant marginal increase,in which the benefit subsystem of tourism urbanization has the greatest impact on green total factor productivity.(3)The developmental quality of tourism urbanization can affect the green total factor productivity through the“twin engines”of green technology efficiency and green technology progress,and the impact of tourism urbanization development quality on green technology efficiency is greater than that of green technology progress.(4)From the perspective of regional heterogeneity,tourism urbanization in the middle reaches of the Yellow River Basin has the most significant driving effect on green total factor productivity.Tourism urbanization in the upper and lower reaches of the Yellow River basin can significantly improve green total factor productivity under conditions of high-quality development.
基金The Youth Program of National Social Science Fund fo China(22CJY044)。
文摘The coordinated development of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region has promoted economic development and environmental protection.In addition to water shortage issues,this region faces water pollution challenges.This study aimed to explore the impact of industrial structure upgrading in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region on the total factor productivity in the water environment using 2011-2018 panel data from the three cities.Results showed that,first,upgrading of industrial structure significantly promoted the total factor productivity in the water environment in the aforementioned region.Robustness testing through missing variables,instrumental variables,and changing core explanatory variables confirmed the robustness and reliability of our results.Second,digital economy development and increased human capital exhibited a positive regulatory effect on the promoting effect of industrial structure upgrading.Third,this promoting effect was achieved by reducing water pollution and enhancing innovation.Lastly,in Hebei,this improvement was noted in cities with medium-to-high-level industrial development and those with high levels of environmental public services.Therefore,industrial structure upgrading in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region contributes to economic development and the protection of the water ecological environment.This study provides theoretical guidance for the coordinated development of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region.
文摘The National High-tech Zone(NHTZs)is an important strategic platform for cultivating high-tech industries and realizing high-quality economic development in China.Based on the combined data from 2006 to 2014 of the industrial enterprise database,the customs database,and the China Development Zones Audit and Announcement Catalogue(abbreviated asthe Catalogue),this paper systematically investigates the influence of the construction of NHTZs on enterprise’s total factor productivity(TFP).Results show that NHTZs have a positive impact on the TFP of enterprises in the zone,and this conclusion is still valid after considering endogeneity problems.Furthermore,the above productivity effects of NHTZs are heterogeneous in terms of enterprise ownership,external environment and establishment time,and NHTZs have greater stimulation effects on enterprise productivity after comparing with other types of functional zones.An investigation of the specific mechanisms at play shows that NHTZs promote the TFP of enterprises in the zone through the release of preferential policies,strengthening the“technology spillover effects”of imported intermediate goods,enhancing enterprise’s innovation ability and attracting talent.In addition,based on the decomposition of industry productivity,this paper also investigates the impact of NHTZs on changes in industry productivity and finds that NHTZs promote the overall productivity of specific industries mainly by stimulating the productivity improvement of incumbent enterprises and expanding the market share of high-productivity enterprises.Moreover,the preferential policies of NHTZs do not significantly stimulate high-productivity enterprises to enter the zones,nor do they cause low-productivity enterprises to exit.This research is helpful in objectively evaluating the economic effects of the NHTZs in China and in providing a theoretical basis for its further adjustment.
基金support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.72348001)the Postdoctoral Fellowship Program of the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.GZC20252435).
文摘Green financial innovation policies play an important role in improving firms green total factor productivity(GTFP)and balancing environmental protection with economic growth.Using firm-level data from China,this study examined the effect of green financial innovation policy on GTFP and explored the underlying mechanisms.A difference-in-differences approach was applied to evaluate policy effectiveness.The results indicate that this policy significantly increased firms'GTFP,with findings robust across multiple checks.Mechanism analysis indicated that internal governance channels improved GTFP by strengthening executives'environmental decision-making,encouraging green technological innovation,and enhancing environmental governance.External governance channels exerted their effects through alleviating financing constraints and improving market competitiveness.Substantial heterogeneity in policy effects was also identified across firms.These findings provide valuable insights into the optimization and targeted implementation of green financial innovation policies and highlight their role in supporting firms'green transformation and broader sustainable development objectives.
基金The Humanities and Social Sciences Research Project of the Ministry of Education(22YJA790084)。
文摘In 2020,China clearly put forward the"double carbon"goal of striving to achieve its carbon peak by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2060.Energy companies are the main source of carbon emissions and key players in reducing emissions,so they shoulder a pivotal responsibility in achieving this strategic goal.At the same time,Environmental,Social and Governance(ESG)concepts are highly compatible with the"dual-carbon"goal.Therefore,it is of great practical significance to explore the impact of EsG on energy companies to realize the"dual-carbon"goal.In this study,we analyzed the impact of EsG on the total factor productivity of energy companies and its mediating effect from the perspectives of investor preference and financing constraints.The results of this study show that good EsG performance of energy companies can enhance their total factor productivity through the positive effects of investor preference and financing constraints,and the extent of the effects was found to vary among companies with different equity natures,regional situations,and different backgrounds of the directors,supervisors,and senior executives.In view of these effects,energy companies should enhance their total factor productivity by strengthening investor preference and alleviating financing constraints;and they should also learn from each other's EsG development models to promote the overall EsG level of the energy industry.
基金The National Natural Science Foundation of China(71871016,72394372)。
文摘The spatial spillover effect of energy insecurity on total factor productivity in the iron and steel industry,as well as the potential moderating role of industrial agglomeration,remains poorly understood.This study inves-tigated the spatial spillover effect of energy security on total factor productivity and the moderating role of industrial agglomeration in the relationship between energy security and total factor productivity in the iron and steel industry.Panel data from 24 provinces in China spanning the years 2010 to 2019 were used for this analysis.The research findings demonstrate a positive spatial spillover effect of energy security on total factor productivity,which displays a distinct pattern of attenuated spatial spillover effects.Moreover,evidence from quasi-natural experiments shows a negative spillover effect on total factor productivity when using the energy security-policy interaction term,high-lighting the significant impact of policy factors on total factor productivity.Threshold effect tests reveal a“strong-weak”V-shaped trend in the impact of energy security with the increase of industrial agglomeration levels.In addition,this study found an inverted U-shaped relationship between energy security and the impact of industrial agglomeration,suggesting that enhancing energy security contributes to the growth of total factor productivity in the iron and steel industry.The ultimate objective of this research is to provide valuable policy recommendations to the government for ensuring energy security and promoting the sustainable growth of total factor productivity in the iron and steel industry.