Research on the effects of market integration on carbon emissions (2024)

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to analyze the linear and nonlinear effects of market integration on carbon emissions and explore the direct and indirect paths of market integration on carbon emissions through path analysis.

Design/methodology/approach

The authors first conduct a measurement and contrastive study of the market integration and carbon emissions of China’s 28 provinces from year 1995 to 2015. Then, the linear effect of market integration on carbon emissions is analyzed by using the fixed-effect model. Next, based on the path analysis method, the direct and indirect paths of market integration’s impact on carbon emissions are explored. Finally, the panel threshold regression model is used to evaluate the effect of market integration on carbon emissions under different situations of geographic distance.

Findings

The results show that first, the improvement of market integration can increase carbon emissions in the form of a linear relationship. Second, market integration not only has a direct and positive impact on the carbon emissions, but also has an indirect and positive impact on carbon emissions through the level of economic development, and a negative impact on carbon emissions through technological level. Third, an increase in market integration can reduce its positive effect on carbon emissions, but the improvement of economic growth and technology level can both enhance the positive effect of market integration on carbon emissions.

Research limitations/implications

This paper focuses on the impact of market integration on carbon emissions in 30 provinces in China, while, the authors do not conduct a comparative analysis of different regions, so there are certain limitations. In addition, policy interaction between regional governments is also a key factor affecting carbon emissions, but this paper does not consider the effect of policy interaction, future follow-up research will try to incorporate it into the analytical models.

Practical implications

An important practical implication of this research is that market integration should be regarded highly in China’s energy conservation and emission reduction efforts. The research results have important reference value for policy authorities to formulate relevant policies. That is, the government can play a more active role in the process of integration through breaking the regional blockade and interest barriers to comprehensively improve resource utilization efficiency and technical level, and ultimately achieve regional low-carbon development.

Originality/value

This paper explores the effects of market integration on China’s carbon emissions based on different methods and perspectives, and confirms that market integration plays a vital role in China’s carbon emissions through economic growth and technological progress. Notably, based on the studied results, some specific and practical suggestions are proposed in this paper so as to reduce carbon emission and realize the sustainable development of economy and society in China.

Keywords

Acknowledgements

This paper forms part of a special section “Managing the Trilogy of Business, Economy, and Environment”, guest edited by Samik Shome, Deepak Danak, Parag Rijwani and Ashish Chandra.

Citation

Liu, Z., Zhang, H., Zhang, Y.-J., Duan, F.-E. and Wei, L.-Y. (2021), "Research on the effects of market integration on carbon emissions", Management Decision, Vol. 59 No. 4, pp. 747-763. https://doi.org/10.1108/MD-09-2018-1067

Publisher

:

Emerald Publishing Limited

Copyright © 2019, Emerald Publishing Limited

Related articles

Research on the effects of market integration on carbon emissions (2024)

FAQs

What are the effects of market integration? ›

Impact of Market Integration

Market integration has a profound impact on global trade and economy. It leads to greater synchronisation in price movements, a wider range of suppliers and commodities, and improved market efficiency.

What are three examples of market integration? ›

There are three main types of market integration: horizontal, vertical, and conglomeration. Horizontal integration occurs when firms in the same marketing level combine. Vertical integration links different marketing levels within a single firm.

What is the relationship between economic development and carbon emissions? ›

With steady improvements in the energy intensity of economic growth (meaning that less energy is required to produce an additional unit of global GDP) and, more recently, a dramatic rise in clean energy deployment, there has been a growing divergence between GDP growth and CO2 emissions in most economies around the ...

Who benefits from market integration? ›

Market integration benefits efficient and competent firms by providing opportunities for business expansion and encouraging efficiency in a competitive environment . It also benefits consumers by potentially reducing prices, although the effect may be small .

What are the advantages and disadvantages of market integration? ›

Among the benefits are an increase in market share, reduced competition, and increases in other synergies. But as with anything else, there are also downsides, such as antitrust issues and legalities, a reduction in flexibility, and destroying value rather than creating it.

What is the main goal of market integration? ›

Increased economic efficiency: Market integration allows for the efficient allocation of resources, enabling countries to specialize in the production of goods and services in which they have a comparative advantage.

Which of the following is a key benefit of market integration? ›

Market integration can have numerous benefits for investors, issuers, and other market participants. These benefits include increased liquidity, improved price discovery, increased market efficiency, and greater access to capital.

What is an example of a common market integration? ›

The most famous example of a common market is the European Common Market, which aims to provide the free movement of goods, capital, services, and labor within the European Union.

What are the 3 major contributors to the rise of carbon emissions? ›

The largest source of greenhouse gas emissions from human activities in the United States is from burning fossil fuels for electricity, heat, and transportation.

How do carbon emissions affect the economy? ›

An extra ton of carbon emissions shortens lifespans, hurts crops, and causes sea levels to rise, decreasing property values. An SCC of $51 means that economists and climate scientists expect the total damages from an extra ton of carbon emissions to equal $51 a ton.

Is there a correlation between GDP and carbon emissions? ›

The correlation is positive, which suggests growing per capita GDP leads to increasing carbon dioxide emissions. No turning point is found at which emissions start to decrease when reaching a high enough GDP, as some theories claims.

Is market integration good or bad? ›

Market integration provides a number of social benefits, including broadening the range of financial services and investment opportunities available to consumers and increasing competition in the provision of those services.

What are the factors affecting market integration? ›

The most important factors include marketing infrastructure, government policy, dissimilarities in production, and supply shocks. Market infrastructure: – Includes transportation, communication, credit, and storage facilities that allow a smooth and reliable functioning of the markets.

What was the effect of integration? ›

More specifically, economic integration typically leads to a reduction in the cost of trade, improved availability of goods and services, a wider selection of them, and gains in efficiency that lead to greater purchasing power.

What are the factors that affect market integration? ›

The main factors that contribute to market integration are market attributes, economic fundamentals, and world information. The main factors that contribute to market integration include the development of transportation infrastructure, changes in barriers to trade, and short-term shocks such as wars.

What are the effects of integration between countries? ›

Economic integration is beneficial in many ways, as it allows countries to specialize and trade without government interference, which can benefit all economies. It results in a reduction of costs and ultimately an increase in overall wealth.

What are the effects of system integration? ›

System integration can help solve several common business problems: Poor productivity because of complicated access to data and redundant tasks across siloed infrastructure. Integrated systems allow for easier access to information across the organization, resulting in faster, more efficient workflows.

Top Articles
Latest Posts
Article information

Author: Zonia Mosciski DO

Last Updated:

Views: 6015

Rating: 4 / 5 (71 voted)

Reviews: 94% of readers found this page helpful

Author information

Name: Zonia Mosciski DO

Birthday: 1996-05-16

Address: Suite 228 919 Deana Ford, Lake Meridithberg, NE 60017-4257

Phone: +2613987384138

Job: Chief Retail Officer

Hobby: Tai chi, Dowsing, Poi, Letterboxing, Watching movies, Video gaming, Singing

Introduction: My name is Zonia Mosciski DO, I am a enchanting, joyous, lovely, successful, hilarious, tender, outstanding person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.