Bridging the Energy Divide: The Impact of Digital Inclusive Finance on Urban-Rural Electricity Consumption Inequality
Abstract
In
this
paper,
we
investigate
the
impact
of
digital
inclusive
finance
on
inequality
in
electricity
consumption
between
urban
and
rural
residents
China.
Using
provincial
panel
data
from
2011
to
2021,
employ
a
two-way
fixed
effects
model
assess
urban-rural
inequality.
The
findings
unveil
that
significantly
reduces
inequality,
particularly
less
developed
central
western
regions.
Our
mediation
analysis
demonstrates
mitigates
through
two
main
channels:
reducing
income
enhancing
supply
renewable
energy.
As
revealed
threshold
effect
analysis,
financial
regulation
intensity
plays
moderating
role.
To
be
specific,
although
positive
is
propelled
by
moderate
regulation,
its
benefits
could
decreased
due
excessive
regulation.
short,
study
has
not
only
validated
function
tackling
with
energy
but
also
provided
policy
insights
balance
innovation
Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown
Published: Nov. 28, 2024
Language: Английский