Hosted by the Program on Chinese Cities （PCC）
11/22/2024 3:00 PM-4:00 PM EST
Presenter: Lifei Ru
PhD Candidate, School of Applied Economics, Renmin University of China
Visiting scholar, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Supervisor: Prof. Yan Song
Abstract:
In the context of the global response to climate change, promoting the construction of low-carbon cities has become an important direction for economic transformation in various parts of China. The green and low-carbon transformation is an extensive and profound economic and social systemic change that will have an impact on investment, production, circulation, consumption and many other fields. Based on panel data from 2006 to 2022, this article systematically explores the multiple impacts of urban low-carbon construction on employment, and proposes conclusions and policy implications with practical significance. The study found that urban low-carbon construction has significantly improved the employment level of the labor force and has become an important engine to combat climate change and promote economic growth. Low-carbon policies have effectively promoted the increase of employment opportunities through green technology innovation and other channels. Heterogeneity analysis highlights the importance of low-carbon policy design tailored to local conditions to maximize employment benefits.