Evolution and interaction of ecological civilization construction pattern from the perspective of path dependence–based on the panel data of Jiangsu Province, China

Benhong Peng (), Weimin Yan (), Guo Wei () and Anxia Wan ()
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Benhong Peng: Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology
Weimin Yan: Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology
Guo Wei: University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Anxia Wan: Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology

Environment, Development and Sustainability: A Multidisciplinary Approach to the Theory and Practice of Sustainable Development, 2022, vol. 24, issue 10, No 32, 12226-12247

Abstract: Abstract Ecological civilization is an advanced form after industrial civilization. Improving China's ecological civilization system will provide developing countries with experience and guidance. The study is dedicated to determining the path dependence characteristics of ecological civilization construction to promote regional sustainable development. This paper estimates the path dependence pattern and evolution of ecological civilization construction in 13 cities in Jiangsu Province and uses entropy method, Pearson correlation coefficient, regression model and other methods to determine the interaction of the "social-economic-natural" system in the construction of ecological civilization relationship. All in all, the path dependence phenomenon gradually appeared in the construction of ecological civilization, and the regional heterogeneity was obvious. The characteristic of path dependence in the southern region is the most significant, and there is a strong dependence on economic development. In particular, reducing pollution emissions, improving resource utilization, alleviating employment and population pressure and improving residents' living standards play an important role in breaking through regional path dependence. From the perspective of the social-economic-natural system, the systemic benign interaction situation required for the construction of a new ecological civilization has not yet appeared. The interaction of natural systems is significantly insufficient. It is recommended that the government guide funds to invest in green industries and develop central cities to promote the development of ecological civilization in the surrounding areas. Financial institutions support green enterprises and provide financial support for polluting enterprises to complete industrial upgrading. Enterprises take the initiative to eliminate outdated production capacity, promote cleaner production models and increase the added value of products.

Keywords: Ecological civilization; Path dependence; Structure locking-in; Panel regression (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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