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Assessment of Agricultural Carbon Emission Reduction Effect of Land Consolidation: A Quasi-natural Experiment Based on a High-standard Farmland Construction Policy
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Abstract
Using 2007-2017 panel data from 31 provinces,this paper analyzes the impact of high-standard farmland construction policies on agricultural carbon emissions in China. A continuous differential model reveals: (1) These policies consistently reduce agricultural carbon emissions, with significant effects confirmed by robustness checks. (2) Reducing agricultural chemical usage intensity is a key factor in carbon reduction. (3) The policy's effectiveness differs by region, being less pronounced in major grain-producing areas and more evident in non-major areas, and more significant in regions with strong land circulation. Therefore, local governments should adopt differentiated strategies, maintain policy independence, and focus on reducing chemical usage to promote low-carbon and green agricultural development.
Keywords
High standard farmland construction policy, Agricultural carbon reduction and consolidation, Continuous Difference-in-differences model, Sustainable development
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Guan,X. (2025). Assessment of Agricultural Carbon Emission Reduction Effect of Land Consolidation: A Quasi-natural Experiment Based on a High-standard Farmland Construction Policy. Advances in Economics, Management and Political Sciences,159,39-47.
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