The Impact of Photovoltaic Poverty Alleviation on County-Level Employment Effects: From “Giving Fish” to “Teaching to Fish”

Key Points

• The study aims to assess the employment effects of photovoltaic poverty alleviation policies in rural counties.
• Utilized county-level panel data
• Applied a dual difference model for analysis
• Examined the impact on employment levels
• Investigated the effects in counties with varying financial and service conditions
• Photovoltaic poverty alleviation significantly improved employment levels in pilot counties.
• Effects were more pronounced in counties with stronger financial capabilities.
• The policy promoted industry growth and enhanced digital inclusive services.
• Employment shifted towards more organized job roles in the counties studied.