文献类型：期刊文献

英文题名：CAUSAL LINKS BETWEEN ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION AND ECO-EFFICIENCY IN CHINA'S IRON AND STEEL INDUSTRY

作者：Hou, Xiaoli[1];Zhang, Jingdong[1];Cui, Jing[1];Huo, Huanhuan[2]

通讯作者：Cui, J[1]

机构：[1]Beijing Union Univ, Coll Management, Beijing, Peoples R China;[2]China Univ Geosci, Sch Econ & Management, Beijing, Peoples R China

第一机构：北京联合大学管理学院

通讯机构：[1]corresponding author), Beijing Union Univ, Coll Management, Beijing, Peoples R China.|[1141755]北京联合大学管理学院;[11417]北京联合大学;

年份：2024

卷号：23

期号：4

起止页码：857-871

外文期刊名：ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT JOURNAL

收录：;Scopus(收录号：2-s2.0-85196081638);WOS:【SCI-EXPANDED(收录号:WOS:001246948100013)】；

语种：英文

外文关键词：eco-efficiency; environmental regulation; Granger causation; steel industry

摘要：This paper analyzes the causal relationship between environmental regulation and eco-efficiency in China's understudied iron and steel industry over 2006-2019. After reviewing relevant theories and context, we construct a model assessing economic performance, sewage fees, administrative penalties, and eco-efficiency indicators using Granger causality tests on time series data. The results suggest economic performance causes tighter administrative regulation, while improved eco-efficiency reduces the need for regulatory enforcement. These findings imply environmental policy should account for feedback effects in the steel industry. Specifically, our study helps policymakers optimize regulations balancing environmental and economic objectives for sustainable development.