Effect of low carbon policy on residents’ health: Evidence from China

Cheng Zhang, Xiaohong Ling and Xiyan Weng

Finance Research Letters, 2024, vol. 70, issue C

Abstract: A good ecological environment is foundational to the survival and health of society. This study utilized data from the China Family Panel Studies to empirically examine the impact of implementing low-carbon cities on residents’ health. The results revealed that low-carbon cities enhanced residents’ health. Mechanism analysis revealed that the construction of low-carbon cities fosters residents’ health by improving air quality, expanding urban green spaces, encouraging residents to engage in physical exercise, and enhancing residents’ mental well-being. This research offers policy insights to guide governments in pursuing a sustainable development path that prioritizes both natural environments and residents’ health.

Keywords: Low-carbon city; Environmental governance; Resident health (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: D1 D6 R13 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.1016/j.frl.2024.106301

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