Integrating green resources and mineral dependency to address the urban-rural divide in China's carbon neutrality transition

Haijiang Wu and Yu Wang

Resources Policy, 2024, vol. 88, issue C

Abstract: This study explores the previously unexamined interplay among green resources, mineral dependence, and the Urban-Rural Divide (URD) within China's pursuit of carbon neutrality. By establishing China's carbon footprint and analyzing its social welfare implications, we develop a versatile general equilibrium model. The findings indicate that rural areas exhibit lower environmental impact but higher consumption, which influences the URD and resource utilization disparities. Carbon taxation and market trading emerge as powerful strategies for mitigating emissions. This research contributes to our understanding of the socio-economic consequences of carbon neutrality, guiding future research on low-carbon technologies and green energy.

Keywords: Carbon neutrality; Green resources; Socioeconomic; Carbon footprint (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.1016/j.resourpol.2023.104322

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