| ID | 193003 |
| Title Proper | Have industrial robots improved pollution reduction? a theoretical approach and empirical analysis |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Zhu, Huzhou (et.al) |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | To investigate whether industrial robots have improved the ecological environment, this study integrated the adoption of robot technology and pollution abatement into Melitz's heterogeneous firm model. This showed that using robots in production can lower firms' pollution intensity by increasing their abatement investments, and this reduction effect is greater for higher polluting firms and those subject to weaker local environmental regulations. These theoretical expectations were then confirmed through a series of empirical investigations based on Bartik instrument regressions, with multiple robustness checks as well as heterogeneity and mechanism analyses. This paper adds to the literature on the relationships between automation technologies and green transformation. It shows that in the pursuit of economic growth and environmental protection, it is necessary for policymakers to shift from pollution control to technical support for traditional manufacturing firms. |
| `In' analytical Note | China and World Economy Vol. 31, No.4; Jul-Aug 2023: p.153-172 |
| Journal Source | China and World Economy Vol: 31 No 4 |
| Key Words | Green transformation ; Automation Technologies ; Ecological Environment ; Industrial Robots ; Pollution Intensity |