| Title: |
The U-shaped relationship between low carbon goods trade and emission reductions: insights from Russian regions |
| Authors: |
Fedyunina, Anna; Simachev, Yuri; Nikitenko, Sergey |
| Contributors: |
The research was funded by a grant under the "Mirror Laboratories" project of the National Research University Higher School of Economics (Agreement No. 6.13.1-02/210723-1 dated July 21, 2023) |
| Source: |
R-Economy; Том 10, № 4 (2024); 373-390 ; 2412-0731 |
| Publisher Information: |
Ural Federal University |
| Publication Year: |
2025 |
| Collection: |
Ural Federal University: URFU Journal Systems / Журнальный портал УРФУ |
| Subject Terms: |
low carbon goods (LCGs); export of Russian regions; import of Russian regions; fuel combustion emissions; advanced manufacturing technologies; Russian regions; regional disparities; regional development; international trade |
| Description: |
Relevance. The global imperative for adopting a low-carbon economy resonates worldwide, yet comprehensive assessments specific to the Russian economy remain scant. This is especially important considering the significant differences in the level of transition to sustainable development among Russian regions.Research Objective. This study aims to introduce a robust methodology for evaluating and analyzing the international trade of low-carbon goods (LCGs) across various Russian regions and assessing its effects on fuel combustion emissions.Data and Methods. Data on LCGs trade were obtained from the Federal Customs Service of Russia. In conjunction, datasets from Rosstat and the Central Bank of Russia were incorporated for comprehensive econometric modeling. The analytical framework employed Tobit and quantile regressions.Results. The study uncovers significant disparities among Russian regions regarding the intensity of low-carbon goods exports and imports. This variation highlights the diverse competencies in LCGs production, as well as differing ecological agendas and consumption patterns across regions. Additionally, the research demonstrates that, although the widespread adoption of advanced production technologies is positively correlated with increased fuel combustion emissions, a U-shaped relationship exists where higher LCGs exports are associated with reductions in fuel combustion emissions across Russian regions to a certain degree.Conclusions. This research highlights important implications for both federal and regional industrial and environmental policies. It advocates for the development of targeted incentives that encourage the adoption of low-carbon goods (LCGs) and advanced technologies. By doing so, policymakers can effectively promote sustainable development tailored to the unique needs and conditions of various regions, thereby fostering ecological resilience and economic growth across diverse regional landscapes. |
| Document Type: |
article in journal/newspaper |
| File Description: |
application/pdf |
| Language: |
English |
| Relation: |
https://r-economy.com/article/view/8478/5914 |
| DOI: |
10.15826/recon.2024.10.4.023 |
| Availability: |
https://r-economy.com/article/view/8478; https://doi.org/10.15826/recon.2024.10.4.023 |
| Rights: |
(c) 2025 Anna Fedyunina, Yuri Simachev, Sergey Nikitenko ; http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 |
| Accession Number: |
edsbas.E59B72AB |
| Database: |
BASE |