The Regional Effect of Land Transfer on Green Total Factor Productivity in the Yangtze River Delta: A Spatial Econometric Investigation

This paper investigates the spatial mechanisms and impacts of land transfer on green total factor productivity (GTFP) in the economically dynamic Yangtze River Delta region of China. Using urban-level panel data from 2007 to 2020 and applying spatial econometric models, the study examines the relati...

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Published in:Land (Basel) 2023-09, Vol.12 (9), p.1794
Main Authors: Yan, Wenqin, Yan, Dongsheng
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adjustment
Agricultural production
Cities
Econometric models
Econometrics
Economic analysis
Economic development
Economic growth
Efficiency
Energy conservation
Environmental aspects
Green development
green total factor productivity
Hypotheses
Land titles
land transfer
Land use
Local government
Optimization
Production costs
Productivity
Regions
Registration and transfer
Rivers
Spatial analysis
spatial heterogeneity effects
Statistical analysis
Sustainable development
Yangtze River Delta
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Summary:This paper investigates the spatial mechanisms and impacts of land transfer on green total factor productivity (GTFP) in the economically dynamic Yangtze River Delta region of China. Using urban-level panel data from 2007 to 2020 and applying spatial econometric models, the study examines the relationship between land transfer and GTFP. The results of the spatial econometric analysis show that land transfer in the overall Yangtze River Delta region contributes positively to the improvement of GTFP. The mediating mechanism of industrial restructuring and upgrading shows statistically significant effects. Further investigation reveals differences in the spatial interdependence of land transfer on the GTFP among cities in different regions. Land transfer in the core area has significant indirect effects on the GTFP of neighboring cities, while the impact of land transfer in peripheral cities on the GTFP of surrounding cities is less discernible. This suggests that there is still a need for further deepening and development of integration in peripheral cities, as factor integration is still insufficient. The findings of this study provide useful insights for local governments in optimizing land transfer practices and promoting industrial transformation, upgrading, and sustainable green development.
ISSN:2073-445X
2073-445X
DOI:10.3390/land12091794