The Impact of FDI on Urban PM<sub>2.5</sub> Pollution in China: The Mediating Effect of Industrial Structure Transformation
With the rapid growth of foreign direct investment (FDI), PM<sub>2.5</sub> pollution in Chinese cities is increasing. Based on panel data for 271 Chinese cities from 2003 to 2016, this paper uses the dynamic spatial fixed-effects Durbin model to analyze the correlation between FDI and PM...
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doaj-ca31143e48ae4957a8fd0d2dfbeac11d2021-09-09T13:45:04ZengMDPI AGInternational Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health1661-78271660-46012021-08-01189107910710.3390/ijerph18179107The Impact of FDI on Urban PM<sub>2.5</sub> Pollution in China: The Mediating Effect of Industrial Structure TransformationTaowu Pei0Lei Gao1Chao Yang2Chang Xu3Yu Tian4Weiming Song5College of Economics and Management, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, ChinaSchool of Economics and Management, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, ChinaSchool of Economics and Management, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, ChinaInstitute of Finance and Public Management, Anhui University of Finance and Economics, Bengbu 233030, ChinaInstitute of Ancient Books, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, ChinaSchool of Economics and Management, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, ChinaWith the rapid growth of foreign direct investment (FDI), PM<sub>2.5</sub> pollution in Chinese cities is increasing. Based on panel data for 271 Chinese cities from 2003 to 2016, this paper uses the dynamic spatial fixed-effects Durbin model to analyze the correlation between FDI and PM<sub>2.5</sub> pollution and the effect of FDI on urban PM<sub>2.5</sub> concentrations, as mediated by industrial structure transformation, which is clarified using Stata/SE 16.0. The results showed that PM<sub>2.5</sub> pollution in China has significant spatial spillover effects, and the pollution haven hypothesis is applicable to Chinese cities. The industrial structure partially mediates the relationship between FDI and PM<sub>2.5</sub>. This paper proposes that local governments should promote the market-oriented reform of FDI to create a more convenient, legalized, and international environment for FDI and innovate the governance philosophy of only reducing the existing emissions. A top-level design and sound market supervision system of PM<sub>2.5</sub> control are also needed.https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/18/17/9107FDIPM<sub>2.5</sub>upgrading of industrial structurerationalization of industrial structure |
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Taowu Pei Lei Gao Chao Yang Chang Xu Yu Tian Weiming Song The Impact of FDI on Urban PM<sub>2.5</sub> Pollution in China: The Mediating Effect of Industrial Structure Transformation International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health FDI PM<sub>2.5</sub> upgrading of industrial structure rationalization of industrial structure |
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The Impact of FDI on Urban PM<sub>2.5</sub> Pollution in China: The Mediating Effect of Industrial Structure Transformation |
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The Impact of FDI on Urban PM<sub>2.5</sub> Pollution in China: The Mediating Effect of Industrial Structure Transformation |
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The Impact of FDI on Urban PM<sub>2.5</sub> Pollution in China: The Mediating Effect of Industrial Structure Transformation |
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The Impact of FDI on Urban PM<sub>2.5</sub> Pollution in China: The Mediating Effect of Industrial Structure Transformation |
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The Impact of FDI on Urban PM<sub>2.5</sub> Pollution in China: The Mediating Effect of Industrial Structure Transformation |
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impact of fdi on urban pm<sub>2.5</sub> pollution in china: the mediating effect of industrial structure transformation |
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With the rapid growth of foreign direct investment (FDI), PM<sub>2.5</sub> pollution in Chinese cities is increasing. Based on panel data for 271 Chinese cities from 2003 to 2016, this paper uses the dynamic spatial fixed-effects Durbin model to analyze the correlation between FDI and PM<sub>2.5</sub> pollution and the effect of FDI on urban PM<sub>2.5</sub> concentrations, as mediated by industrial structure transformation, which is clarified using Stata/SE 16.0. The results showed that PM<sub>2.5</sub> pollution in China has significant spatial spillover effects, and the pollution haven hypothesis is applicable to Chinese cities. The industrial structure partially mediates the relationship between FDI and PM<sub>2.5</sub>. This paper proposes that local governments should promote the market-oriented reform of FDI to create a more convenient, legalized, and international environment for FDI and innovate the governance philosophy of only reducing the existing emissions. A top-level design and sound market supervision system of PM<sub>2.5</sub> control are also needed. |
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FDI PM<sub>2.5</sub> upgrading of industrial structure rationalization of industrial structure |
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