Financial development-green growth nexus in China: the role of technological capital

Environ Sci Pollut Res Int. 2023 May;30(25):67676-67685. doi: 10.1007/s11356-023-26811-x. Epub 2023 Apr 28.

Abstract

It is undeniable fact that financial development and technological capital are fundamental determinants that help in the achievement of green growth. This is important to explore the nexus between financial development, technological capital, and green growth in China. This study utilizes the quantile autoregressive distributed lag (QARDL) approach for exploring the effect of financial development and technological capital on green growth. The study measures financial development through financial market development and financial institutions development. The study concludes that technological progress and both measures of financial development produce a positive impact on green growth in China in most quantities in long run. The study provides various important policy suggestions that help in upgrading sustainable green growth in China.

Keywords: Financial development; Green growth; Technological capital.

MeSH terms

  • Carbon Dioxide
  • China
  • Economic Development
  • Policy*
  • Resin Cements*
  • Sustainable Growth
  • Technology

Substances

  • Resin Cements
  • Carbon Dioxide