Does low-carbon travel intention really lead to actual low-carbon travel? Evidence from urban residents in China

Boqiang Lin () and Xia Wang

Economic Analysis and Policy, 2021, vol. 72, issue C, 743-756

Abstract: Urban residents’ travel is an important component of carbon emissions and is becoming a hot topic in discussions on how to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060. Existing studies mainly focus on low-carbon travel behaviours and intentions independently, ignoring the inconsistency between the two. This paper uses a bivariate probit model based on questionnaire survey data to explore the consistency between urban residents’ intentions and behaviour. The results show that sociodemographic factors, TPB (theory of planned behaviour) factors, and situational factors all significantly impact the inconsistency. This paper provides careful analysis, and based on the results and analysis, proposes targeted suggestions to enhance the public intention of low-carbon travel and proper policies to improve low-carbon travel in cities.

Keywords: Low-carbon travel; Bivariate probit model; Consistency; Consumer behaviour (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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DOI: 10.1016/j.eap.2021.10.010

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