Is Geopolitical Risk Powerful Enough to Affect Carbon Dioxide Emissions? Evidence from China

Kai-Hua Wang, Jia-Min Kan, Cui-Feng Jiang and Chi-Wei Su
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Kai-Hua Wang: School of Economics, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266100, China
Jia-Min Kan: School of Economics, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266100, China
Cui-Feng Jiang: School of Economics, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266100, China
Chi-Wei Su: School of Economics, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266100, China

Sustainability, 2022, vol. 14, issue 13, 1-16

Abstract: Escalating geopolitical factors are closely related to climate warming, but researchers have not fully considered this. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to explore the interaction between geopolitical risk (GPR) and carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) in China. This paper uses the recently developed GPR index and a bootstrap Granger rolling-window estimation. Empirical results spanning different subsamples reveal a two-way causal relationship between GPR and CO 2 . GPR transforms energy consumption and economic activities through trade disputes, military deployments and energy issues, which have a complex impact on CO 2 emissions. Oppositely, CO 2 emissions affect GPR through changes in international cooperation and shaping of geopolitical systems. In view of these empirical results, we put forward several policy recommendations. The Chinese government can effectively consider GPR to control CO 2 emissions by increasing green investment and signing environmental contracts. Enterprises must focus on research and development (R&D) and investment in new energy innovations. In addition, international organizations can be a useful tool for monitoring decarbonization policies and resolving conflicts between countries.

Keywords: geopolitical risk; carbon dioxide emissions; time-varying causalities; rolling-window (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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