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The Impact of Environmental Regulation on Economic Growth in Resource-Based Cities
Abstract
In China, resource-based cities face the dual challenge of improving the ecological environment while fostering economic growth. Globally, policy-driven development is pivotal in reshaping these cities. Amid tightening resource constraints and ecosystem degradation, the Chinese government has intensified efforts towards ecological civilization construction. This study focuses on environmental regulation as a key policy instrument, assessing its efficacy in resource-based cities. It concludes that environmental regulation spurs economic growth through four channels: restructuring industries, fostering technological innovation, attracting foreign direct investment (FDI), and labor supply.
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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3968/13305
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