Empirical research reveals that digital inclusive finance significantly reduces carbon emission intensity, indicating regional disparities in effectiveness.
Key Points
Digital inclusive finance significantly suppresses carbon emission intensity due to enhanced social financing.
The effect varies regionally, with significant reductions in eastern and central China, while western areas lag behind.
Analysis utilized panel data from 30 provinces in China between 2011 and 2020 to assess the impact mechanism.
The findings suggest policies should focus on digital infrastructure and industrial restructuring to enhance emissions reduction.