Domestic Regional Synergy in Achieving National Climate Goals—The Role of Comparative Advantage in Emission Reduction

Domestic regional synergistic emission reduction is important in achieving national climate goals. This study constructed a game theory-based model for regional synergistic emission reduction, modified the Basic Climate Game using the exact-hat algebra method, and expanded the game model using a gen...

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Main Authors: Dongxu Chen, Xiaoying Chang, Tao Hong, Tao Ma
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-09-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-445X/12/9/1723
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description Domestic regional synergistic emission reduction is important in achieving national climate goals. This study constructed a game theory-based model for regional synergistic emission reduction, modified the Basic Climate Game using the exact-hat algebra method, and expanded the game model using a general spatial equilibrium model to incorporate cross-regional economic impacts generated by emission reduction actions through factors and product flows. The formation of regional comparative advantages in emission reductions and their impact on synergistic emission reductions were revealed through regional characteristics such as emission elasticity, sectoral structure, regional trade shares, and green total factor productivity. A form of synergy was then proposed that utilizes the comparative advantages of different regions, allowing for synergistic emission reductions across different income regions and engagement with regions that are still at the carbon-peaking stage in cooperation. Moreover, the model was created to be as close to the economic reality as possible to provide a trade, industry, and economic growth policy that complements emission-reduction policies.
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spelling doaj.art-a5ce5011aefd4a6db06da4ef5d09c5c72023-11-19T11:34:01ZengMDPI AGLand2073-445X2023-09-01129172310.3390/land12091723Domestic Regional Synergy in Achieving National Climate Goals—The Role of Comparative Advantage in Emission ReductionDongxu Chen0Xiaoying Chang1Tao Hong2Tao Ma3School of Management, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, ChinaSchool of Humanities, Social Sciences & Law, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, ChinaSchool of Management, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, ChinaSchool of Management, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, ChinaDomestic regional synergistic emission reduction is important in achieving national climate goals. This study constructed a game theory-based model for regional synergistic emission reduction, modified the Basic Climate Game using the exact-hat algebra method, and expanded the game model using a general spatial equilibrium model to incorporate cross-regional economic impacts generated by emission reduction actions through factors and product flows. The formation of regional comparative advantages in emission reductions and their impact on synergistic emission reductions were revealed through regional characteristics such as emission elasticity, sectoral structure, regional trade shares, and green total factor productivity. A form of synergy was then proposed that utilizes the comparative advantages of different regions, allowing for synergistic emission reductions across different income regions and engagement with regions that are still at the carbon-peaking stage in cooperation. Moreover, the model was created to be as close to the economic reality as possible to provide a trade, industry, and economic growth policy that complements emission-reduction policies.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-445X/12/9/1723regional synergycarbon neutralitycomparative advantageemission reductionregional economic growthregional trade
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regional synergy
carbon neutrality
comparative advantage
emission reduction
regional economic growth
regional trade
title Domestic Regional Synergy in Achieving National Climate Goals—The Role of Comparative Advantage in Emission Reduction
title_full Domestic Regional Synergy in Achieving National Climate Goals—The Role of Comparative Advantage in Emission Reduction
title_fullStr Domestic Regional Synergy in Achieving National Climate Goals—The Role of Comparative Advantage in Emission Reduction
title_full_unstemmed Domestic Regional Synergy in Achieving National Climate Goals—The Role of Comparative Advantage in Emission Reduction
title_short Domestic Regional Synergy in Achieving National Climate Goals—The Role of Comparative Advantage in Emission Reduction
title_sort domestic regional synergy in achieving national climate goals the role of comparative advantage in emission reduction
topic regional synergy
carbon neutrality
comparative advantage
emission reduction
regional economic growth
regional trade
url https://www.mdpi.com/2073-445X/12/9/1723
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