Author(s) |
Salim, Ruhul
Yao, Yao
Chen, George
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Publication Date |
2017
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Abstract |
This article investigates the dynamic relationship between human capital and energy consumption using Chinese provincial data over the period 1990-2010. Considering for cross-sectional dependence and parameter heterogeneity across space and over time, we identify a significant and negative human capital-energy consumption relationship in China. Specifically, we find that a 1% increase in human capital reduces energy consumption by a range between 0.18% and 0.45%. Furthermore, this negative relationship can be attributed to stronger accumulation of post-school human capital in eastern China. This finding suggests that energy conservation in China could be achieved by improving post-school human-capital components such as on-the-job training, experience and learning-by-doing.
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Citation |
Energy Economics, v.67, p. 49-59
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ISSN |
1873-6181
0140-9883
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Link | |
Publisher |
Elsevier BV
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Title |
Does human capital matter for energy consumption in China?
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Type of document |
Journal Article
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Entity Type |
Publication
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