Does anti-corruption contribute to improving environmental pollution in China?

Maoyong Cheng and Yutong Yao

Applied Economics, 2023, vol. 55, issue 32, 3766-3787

Abstract: We examine the effects of anti-corruption efforts on local environmental pollution in China. Using data for China from 2003 to 2017, we find that anti-corruption efforts contribute to reduce local environmental pollution. Second, we show the two possible channels through which the anti-corruption efforts reduce local environmental pollution: political connection effects and deterrent effects. Finally, our results show that the effects of anti-corruption efforts on local environmental pollution are stronger in cities located south of the ‘Qin ling Mountains-Huai he River’, in cities with stronger government and public concern for the environment. Our main results pass a series of robustness tests. Overall, we offer novel evidence that anti-corruption efforts contribute to improving environmental quality.

Date: 2023
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DOI: 10.1080/00036846.2022.2118221

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