Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Jan. 10, 2025
Understanding
the
evolution
of
low-carbon
efficiency
in
urban
built-up
areas
is
essential
for
developing
countries
striving
to
meet
sustainable
development
goals.
However,
mechanisms
driving
and
associated
pathways
remain
underexplored.
This
study
applies
Global
Data
Envelopment
Analysis
(DEA)
model,
Malmquist-Luenberger
Index,
econometric
models
evaluate
its
determinants
across
China's
from
2010
2022.
The
findings
reveal
a
significant
increase
efficiency,
0.555
0.785
2022,
reflecting
an
overall
improvement
41.4%
(P
<
0.05).
Spatially,
demonstrates
pronounced
"east-high
west-low"
distribution,
highlighting
regional
disparities
spatial
correlations.
Temporal
changes
are
primarily
driven
by
technological
advancements
shifts
frontier.
disproportionate
gains
during
periods
high
resource
input
suggest
inefficiencies
production
factor
allocation,
particularly
densely
populated
centers.
Unlike
natural
endowments,
concentrated
inputs
such
cities
often
impede
improvements.
underscore
need
context-sensitive
strategies,
as
one-size-fits-all
model
may
not
address
diverse
challenges
posed
disparities.
By
leveraging
market
optimize
allocation
strengthen
interregional
connectivity,
this
provides
actionable
insights
promoting
land
economies.
Energy Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11, P. 1834 - 1845
Published: Jan. 26, 2024
In
the
contemporary
global
landscape,
intersection
of
innovation,
foreign
direct
investment
(FDI)
inflows,
economic
growth,
and
renewable
energy
consumption
has
become
a
focal
point
academic,
economic,
policy
discussions.
As
nations
strive
to
navigate
complex
challenges
sustainable
development,
understanding
intricate
relationships
among
these
critical
variables
becomes
imperative
for
shaping
effective
policies
strategies.
This
study
examines
interrelationship
between
determinants
consumption.
holistic
framework,
paper
tests
nexus
We
analyse
variables'
potential
causal
linkages
feedback
mechanisms
using
qualitative
quantitative
approaches.
The
collected
data
from
Word
Bank
1990-
2022
in
60
countries.
also
employs
dynamic
analysis
unrestricted
fixed
random
effects.
research
applied
Granger
causality
establish
direction
variables.
findings
suggest
bidirectional
relationship
FDI
growth
empirical
results
show
that
is
crucial
mediating
innovation.
discuss
implications
policymakers
future
research.
