The Influence of Environmental Regulation on Industrial Structure Upgrading in Beibu Gulf Urban Agglomeration
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industrial structure upgrading; environmental regulation; Beibu Gulf city cluster.Abstract
This study examines the impact of environmental regulations on industrial structure upgrading in urban clusters through an economic theory framework. Using panel data from 10 prefecture-level cities in the Beibu Gulf Urban Cluster (2010-2021), we measure industrial upgrading through three dimensions: comprehensive structural transformation, industrial sophistication, and rationalization. Through a fixed-effects model, empirical analysis demonstrates that environmental regulations drive comprehensive industrial upgrading while partially hindering rationalization. The findings suggest establishing a multi-tiered regulatory system to strengthen coordinated pollution control across the cluster, ensuring holistic industrial rationalization. Policy recommendations include improving environmental infrastructure to reduce corporate pollution costs, and removing barriers to comprehensive industrial upgrading.
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