The Multidimensional Synergy Measures to Achieve Sustainable Regional Socio-Economic Development

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The Topic "The Multidimensional Synergy Measures to Achieve Sustainable Regional Socio-Economic Development" aims to explore the intricate interplay between socio-economic factors and regional sustainability, with a particular focus on the integration of economic development, environmental stewardship, and social well-being. This multidisciplinary topic seeks to unite research that examines how coordinated measures can contribute to social progress, tourism development, economic growth, agricultural sustainability, and the enhancement of quality of life through innovative policies, technological advancements, and community engagement, etc.

The goal of this Topic is to bring together contributions from social sciences, economics, urban science, regional economy, and transition studies to address the following key issues:

• The use of comprehensive measures to mitigate adverse environmental impacts and promote sustainable socio-economic development;
• Synergistically advancing carbon reduction, pollution control, green expansion, and economic growth; The role of emerging tools, such as green technology innovation and green finance, in driving socio-economic progress;
• The use of digital–green fusion tools in monitoring and improving socio-economic practices;
• Innovations in production and consumption patterns to tackle ecological issues and ensure environmental sustainability;
• Balancing urban ecological wellbeing and ecosystem services;
• The synergy between cultural values and tourism growth;
• The synergy between economic growth and agricultural development;
• Institutional, political, and regulatory frameworks that support sustainable socio-economic transition.

This Topic invites researchers from various disciplines to offer systematic insights into future trends and challenges in the field of regional socio-economic development. Papers exploring innovative systematic approaches to promote sustainable socio-economic development, as well as those providing systematic examples of best practices from different regions, will be particularly welcomed.

Dr. Zaijun Li
Dr. Lei Jiang
Dr. Rufei Ma
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Journal Name	Impact Factor	CiteScore	Launched Year	First Decision (median)	APC
Agriculture agriculture	3.3	4.9	2011	19.2 Days	CHF 2600	Submit
Economies economies	2.1	4.0	2013	21.9 Days	CHF 1800	Submit
Sustainability sustainability	3.3	6.8	2009	19.7 Days	CHF 2400	Submit
Urban Science urbansci	2.1	4.3	2017	20.7 Days	CHF 1600	Submit
International Journal of Financial Studies ijfs	2.1	3.7	2013	24.8 Days	CHF 1800	Submit

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Towards Common Prosperity: Accelerated Depreciation Policy of Fixed Assets and Labor Income Share

by Ying Yang and Bing Zeng

Int. J. Financial Stud. 2025, 13(1), 46; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijfs13010046 - 17 Mar 2025

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While achieving common prosperity necessitates a focus on the efficiency and equity of the primary income distribution, income inequality persists in China. As a critical tax incentive mechanism, China’s Accelerated Depreciation Policy (ADP) of fixed assets not only promotes important changes in corporate [...] Read more.

While achieving common prosperity necessitates a focus on the efficiency and equity of the primary income distribution, income inequality persists in China. As a critical tax incentive mechanism, China’s Accelerated Depreciation Policy (ADP) of fixed assets not only promotes important changes in corporate productivity and production methods but also significantly influences the primary income distribution within enterprises. However, current research offers a limited understanding of the importance of the ADP in the primary income distribution. Given that the core of the primary distribution lies in adjusting the labor income share, we regard 2014’s ADP as an exogenous “quasi-natural experiment”. After theoretically analyzing this policy’s effect on the labor income share of enterprises, our use of difference in differences (DID) validates our theoretical expectations with respect to China’s A-share listed companies during 2010–2022. The results show that the ADP can significantly increase enterprises’ labor income share; all hypotheses proved to be robust. The analysis of mechanisms shows that the ADP mainly affects the labor income share as it upgrades the corporate human capital structure as well as rent-sharing. Analyzing for heterogeneity, we find that positive effects due to the ADP affecting the labor income share are more prominent among private enterprises, medium and small-sized firms, companies with high financing constraints, capital-intensive industries, manufacturing enterprises, and those with a high level of skilled labor. The conclusions of this study contribute to uncovering the impacts of the ADP on income distribution, offering a clearer identification of particular mechanisms explaining the ADP’s effect on the labor income share. It holds significant theoretical value for understanding the micro-mechanisms of economic impacts generated by relevant policies. Furthermore, it provides policy insights in achieving common prosperity. Full article

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A Ride on the Wave of “Digital” and an Advance Towards “Green”: The Spatial and Temporal Impacts of the Integration of Digital and Green Finance on the Pollution and Carbon Reduction Performance in China

by Peng Chen, Pan Sun and Zaijun Li

Sustainability 2025, 17(6), 2584; https://doi.org/10.3390/su17062584 - 14 Mar 2025

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The synergistic convergence of digital and green finance (DGF) serves as a critical role for advancing ecological modernization in urban systems and carbon reduction performance (PCRP). Based on the symbiotic co-evolution of digital finance (DF) and green finance (GF), this study explored the [...] Read more.

The synergistic convergence of digital and green finance (DGF) serves as a critical role for advancing ecological modernization in urban systems and carbon reduction performance (PCRP). Based on the symbiotic co-evolution of digital finance (DF) and green finance (GF), this study explored the developmental and evolutionary patterns, spatial effects, and influence mechanisms of DGF and PCRP in Chinese cities. The findings include the following: (1) Between 2011 and 2022, the levels of both DGF and PCRP increased and were generally higher in the eastern coastal cities than in the less developed western cities. (2) The spatial and temporal associations of DGF and PCRP showed a positive and intensifying relationship during this period, with most cities showing a positive correlation. (3) Spatial correlation was clearly positive, characterized by a clear trend of expansion and concentration of High-high aggregates and an overall banded distribution of all types of aggregates. The High-high clusters were mainly concentrated in the eastern cities and inland major cities; notably, the Low-low clusters were mostly distributed around the High-high clusters, with a relatively stable distribution. (4) In terms of spatial spillover effects, DGF not only contributed directly to PCRP but also indirectly advanced it through improving ESG performance, promoting green technology innovation and increasing public concern for the environment. In addition, the effect of DGF on PCRP was more pronounced in the eastern parts and non-resource cities. This study provides theoretical and empirical support for deepening DGF to promote PCRP at the city level. Full article

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Managerial Climate Awareness, Institutional Investors, and Firms’ Sustainability Performance: Evidence from China

by Shenyuan Zhang and Rufei Ma

Sustainability 2025, 17(5), 1946; https://doi.org/10.3390/su17051946 - 25 Feb 2025

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This paper employs a novel database to investigate the influence of pressure-sensitive institutional investors (PSIIs) in China on the relationship between managerial climate awareness and firms’ sustainability performance. The paper demonstrates that an increase in pressure-sensitive institutional investors shareholding strengthens the positive impact [...] Read more.

This paper employs a novel database to investigate the influence of pressure-sensitive institutional investors (PSIIs) in China on the relationship between managerial climate awareness and firms’ sustainability performance. The paper demonstrates that an increase in pressure-sensitive institutional investors shareholding strengthens the positive impact between managerial climate awareness and firms’ sustainability performance. The existence of robust commercial ties between the majority of pressure-sensitive institutional investors and listed companies enables the transmission of pressure to management teams in the form of constraints on companies’ access to capital. This ultimately promotes firms’ sustainable development. Subsequent research demonstrated that the alignment of interests and risk preferences exerts a more pronounced effect in firms characterized by high managerial ownership. Furthermore, financial support from PSIIs manifests as greater intensity in firms grappling with high financial constraints. The utilization of environmental regulations as a competitive strategy, coupled with the capacity for early implementation, serves to amplify the aforementioned positive effect, particularly in contexts where environmental regulation is minimal. Full article

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From Journey to Theatre: Unraveling the Influence of Traditional Chinese Opera’s Cultural Value on Tourists’ Behavioral Intentions

by Yujia Zheng, Gong Chen, Zaijun Li and Meijuan Hu

Sustainability 2025, 17(4), 1544; https://doi.org/10.3390/su17041544 - 13 Feb 2025

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As a cornerstone of Chinese traditional culture, traditional Chinese opera encapsulates deep historical significance and embodies the national spirit, acting as a vital conduit for transmitting intangible cultural heritage. However, in today’s society, this art form confronts the challenge of becoming marginalized, underscoring [...] Read more.

As a cornerstone of Chinese traditional culture, traditional Chinese opera encapsulates deep historical significance and embodies the national spirit, acting as a vital conduit for transmitting intangible cultural heritage. However, in today’s society, this art form confronts the challenge of becoming marginalized, underscoring the urgency for its revitalization and preservation. This study adopts a mixed-methods approach, integrating questionnaire surveys with semi-structured interviews, to explore how perceived value in opera culture shapes tourists’ behavioral intentions. Key findings include: (1) Emotional and socioeconomic perceived values significantly positively affect tourists’ intentions to revisit and recommend through the lens of cultural identity. (2) Conversely, aesthetic perceived value significantly negatively influences revisit intention when mediated by cultural identity but does not substantially impact word-of-mouth communication. These insights suggest that fostering emotional resonance and socioeconomic value perception among tourists is essential for positively strengthening their cultural identity and influencing their behavior. Additionally, there is a need to refine and enhance the aesthetic experience based on real-world encounters. Building on these conclusions, it is advised that opera troupes and tourist destinations innovate in presenting operas while the government bolsters policy support to boost market competitiveness and enrich audience experience design. In doing so, we can aid the rejuvenation of opera culture for the modern era. Full article

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Research on the Effects of Carbon Emissions from China’s Technology Transfer: Domestic and International Perspectives

by Ling Wei and Bing Zeng

Economies 2025, 13(2), 44; https://doi.org/10.3390/economies13020044 - 12 Feb 2025

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Technology transfer represents a critical avenue for addressing the challenges associated with carbon emission reduction, warranting thorough investigation into the effects of both domestic and international technology transfer on carbon emissions. This study employs data mining techniques to extract comprehensive data on patent [...] Read more.

Technology transfer represents a critical avenue for addressing the challenges associated with carbon emission reduction, warranting thorough investigation into the effects of both domestic and international technology transfer on carbon emissions. This study employs data mining techniques to extract comprehensive data on patent transfers across 334 prefecture-level cities in China from 2000 to 2021, analyzing the influence of technology transfer on carbon emissions from both domestic and international perspectives. The findings indicate that domestic technology transfer and international technology transfer significantly contribute to carbon emission reduction, with international technology transfer exerting a more substantial effect than its domestic counterpart. To mitigate endogeneity concerns, the study utilizes the shortest distance from each city to the telegraph lines established during the late Qing Dynasty as an instrumental variable and the resulting conclusions remain robust. Heterogeneity tests reveal significant regional disparities, particularly in areas located southeast and northwest of the Hu Huanyong line, as well as between regions inside and outside the five major urban agglomerations. The mechanisms underlying carbon reduction suggest that improvements in energy efficiency and upgrades in industrial structure serve as the primary pathways for carbon emission reductions resulting from both domestic and foreign technology transfers. These conclusions provide a theoretical foundation and empirical insights to facilitate the acceleration of technology flow within the context of high-quality development, particularly concerning environmental protection. Full article

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The Progress and Framework of Ecological Welfare Performance Within the Context of the “Dual Carbon” Goal: A Comprehensive Literature Review

by Meijuan Hu, Gong Chen and Zaijun Li

Sustainability 2025, 17(2), 410; https://doi.org/10.3390/su17020410 - 8 Jan 2025

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The “dual carbon” goal has become a major national strategy, an inherent requirement for high-quality economic development. As a crucial indicator of measuring sustainable development capabilities, ecological welfare performance has emerged as a core tool for enhancing human welfare, achieving sustainable development, advancing [...] Read more.

The “dual carbon” goal has become a major national strategy, an inherent requirement for high-quality economic development. As a crucial indicator of measuring sustainable development capabilities, ecological welfare performance has emerged as a core tool for enhancing human welfare, achieving sustainable development, advancing ecological civilization construction, and promoting green development. This study focuses on the “dual carbon” goal appeal, clarifies the concept connotation of ecological welfare performance, assesses the research progress of ecological welfare performance, deeply analyzes the internal relationship between the “dual carbon” goal and ecological welfare performance, builds a research framework for ecological welfare performance, and points out the marginal contribution, research prospects, and shortcomings of ecological welfare performance research under the “dual carbon” goal. The findings are as follows: (1) Research on ecological welfare performance has shifted from a single dimension to a multi-dimensional and multi-level comprehensive consideration, involving multiple disciplines. Literature research focuses on four aspects, namely, the connotation and representation of welfare, the interaction between ecosystems and welfare, ecological welfare performance research, and “dual carbon” target and ecological welfare performance research. (2) From the perspective of research hotspots and historical evolution, most scholars pay more and more attention to empirical research and application-oriented research, and it is still necessary to constantly explore new theoretical frameworks and methodologies in the future to better understand the changing rules and driving mechanisms of ecological welfare performance. (3) From the perspective of the ecological welfare performance research framework, an in-depth analysis of the relationship between natural ecological consumption, economic growth, and welfare is carried out. Based on the change in research paradigm, a two-stage ecological welfare performance evaluation framework is constructed to promote the realization of the “dual carbon” goal and the continuous optimization of ecological welfare performance, so as to provide a reference basis for the scientific assessment of sustainable development capacity. Full article

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Digital Financial Inclusion and Inclusive Green Growth: Evidence from China’s Green Growth Initiatives

by Ruixin Peng and Bing Zeng

Int. J. Financial Stud. 2025, 13(1), 2; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijfs13010002 - 31 Dec 2024

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The inclusive and environmentally sustainable transformation of economic growth is a crucial indicator for the high-quality development of urban areas. In this perspective, this paper explores the connection between digital inclusive finance and inclusive green growth in 270 Chinese cities from 2011 to [...] Read more.

The inclusive and environmentally sustainable transformation of economic growth is a crucial indicator for the high-quality development of urban areas. In this perspective, this paper explores the connection between digital inclusive finance and inclusive green growth in 270 Chinese cities from 2011 to 2021. The study used a panel dataset, individual fixed-effects models, and multiple mediation models to analyze the results. The study findings reveal that digital inclusive finance effectively stimulates regional inclusive green growth and enhances positive transmission mainly by improving green technology innovation, increasing entrepreneurship levels, and promoting industrial structure upgrading, of which environmental-friendly technology innovation channels constitute the main contributor. The effects of regions, administrative hierarchy of cities, financial marketization, policy support, and environmental regulation are analyzed in heterogeneity analysis. To ensure the robustness of baseline results, this study utilized two-stage least squares (2-SLS) and difference in difference (DID) approaches. Moreover, this study offers valuable insights into the environmental implications of digital financial inclusion in emerging economies. Full article

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