Technology transfer and innovation through trade; assessing the role of low carbon technologies imports on domestic green innovation

Emmanuel Yamoah Cobbold (), Yaya Li and Emma Serwaa Obobisa
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Emmanuel Yamoah Cobbold: Jiangsu University
Yaya Li: Jiangsu University
Emma Serwaa Obobisa: Zeppelin University

The Journal of Technology Transfer, 2025, vol. 50, issue 4, No 15, 1785-1814

Abstract: Abstract Low carbon technologies (LCTs) are anticipated to stir up global green innovation (GI) initiatives and lead the world into a sustainable future. Since the production of LCTs is mainly in advanced economies, trade in these technologies remains paramount in ensuring their dispersion. However, there is currently one big question: does importing LCTs contribute to boosting domestic green innovation? This research employs robust econometric techniques to test this broad hypothesis using data from 32 countries from 1996 to 2020. For the direct effect, our econometric approaches find statistical indications that LCT imports boost domestic green innovation. However, the statistical significance of our findings is inconsistent across the various econometric techniques. The analyses further indicate that green taxes and environmental policies moderate the LCTs imports and GI nexus. Finally, the results establish that LCT imports attract foreign investments, which in turn, contributes to increasing GI. Countries are thus advised to explore measures such as further lowering import tariffs on LCTs, establishing trade agreements dedicated to these technologies, and offering enhanced incentive packages to drive domestic production and usage of LCTs.

Keywords: Low carbon technologies imports; Green innovation; Green taxes; Environmental policies; Technology transfer (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: F18 O33 Q55 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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