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Dr. David (Xuefeng) Shao
Discipline of International Business, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
Business School, The University of Auckland, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
Dr. Selena Sheng
Business School, The University of Auckland, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
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Green Technology Innovation and Economic Growth

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Dear Colleagues,

We are inviting submissions for a Topic that explores the nexus between green technology innovation and economic growth, with a particular focus on the role of geopolitical risks. As the world transitions towards more sustainable practices, understanding how green technologies contribute to economic development is vital.

This Topic seeks to examine the dynamics of green technology adoption, its impact on productivity, and how innovation in this field drives growth amidst global uncertainties. We welcome empirical and theoretical studies that address the following questions: How do geopolitical risks influence green technology investments? What is the role of policy frameworks in fostering innovation under geopolitical constraints? How do green technologies impact economic resilience and growth in emerging economies?

We encourage submissions that use advanced econometric methods, case studies, or comparative analyses to shed light on these issues. By bringing together insights from various disciplines, this Topic aims to contribute to a deeper understanding of how green technology innovation can be a driver of sustainable economic growth in an increasingly volatile geopolitical landscape.

Dr. David (Xuefeng) Shao
Dr. Miaomiao Tao
Dr. Selena Sheng
Topic Editors

Keywords

  • green technology
  • economic growth
  • geopolitical risks
  • innovation
  • sustainable development
  • policy frameworks
  • productivity
  • global uncertainties
  • emerging economies
  • resilience

Participating Journals

Journal Name Impact Factor CiteScore Launched Year First Decision (median) APC
Clean Technologies
cleantechnol 		4.1 6.1 2019 33.5 Days CHF 1600 Submit
Economies
economies 		2.1 4.0 2013 21.9 Days CHF 1800 Submit
FinTech
fintech 		- - 2022 20.4 Days CHF 1000 Submit
Journal of Risk and Financial Management
jrfm 		- 4.5 2008 21 Days CHF 1400 Submit
Sustainability
sustainability 		3.3 6.8 2009 19.7 Days CHF 2400 Submit

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The Impact of Carbon Taxes and Carbon Tax Recovery on the Chinese Economy: A Green Technological Progress Perspective
by Weicheng Xu and Yunpeng Zhang
Sustainability 2025, 17(4), 1700; https://doi.org/10.3390/su17041700 - 18 Feb 2025
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Environmental challenges, particularly the emission of greenhouse gases (GHGs), pose significant threats to global sustainability. Sustainability requires achieving economic growth and social progress while minimizing environmental degradation, improving resource efficiency, and ensuring long-term ecological balance. At present, many studies have shown that carbon [...] Read more.
Environmental challenges, particularly the emission of greenhouse gases (GHGs), pose significant threats to global sustainability. Sustainability requires achieving economic growth and social progress while minimizing environmental degradation, improving resource efficiency, and ensuring long-term ecological balance. At present, many studies have shown that carbon taxes may negatively impact the economy. However, environmental regulations also drive firms to pursue green technological innovations, thereby promoting progress. Previous studies on the regulatory measure of carbon taxes have often overlooked the potential influence of green technological progress on economic outcomes. To address these gaps, our research selected panel data from 30 provinces in China, spanning from 2005 to 2021, and employed the System Generalized Method of Moments (SYS-GMM) to evaluate the effect of carbon taxes on green total factor productivity (GTFP) and green total factor energy efficiency (GTFEE). The regression results, representing the green technological progress coefficient, are then incorporated into the China Energy-Environment-Economic Analysis 2.0 (CEEEA2.0) model. We also add carbon tax recovery to this model in order to analyze their economic impact from the new perspective of green technological progress. The SYS-GMM findings suggest that carbon taxes positively impact GTFP and GTFEE, with impact coefficients of 7.2% and 3.4%, respectively. The CEEEA2.0 model reveals that, without considering green technological progress, the introduction of carbon taxes negatively impacts the economy. However, this impact may turn into a positive one when green technological progress is considered. Additionally, carbon tax recovery measures help mitigate economic losses or enhance gains. Overall, this study offers a fresh perspective for modeling carbon tax implementation and holds both theoretical and practical significance and provides actionable insights into designing carbon tax policies that balance economic growth, social equity, and environmental sustainability. Full article
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The Power of Collaboration: How Does Green Innovation Network Affect Urban Green Total Factor Productivity?
by Hongrui Jiao, Hongbing Deng and Shengmei Hu
Sustainability 2025, 17(2), 433; https://doi.org/10.3390/su17020433 - 8 Jan 2025
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Global climate change has necessitated a transition to sustainable development, prompting nations to prioritize green total factor productivity (GTFP) as a key indicator of economic and environmental efficiency. This study examines the role of the green innovation network (GIN) in enhancing urban GTFP [...] Read more.
Global climate change has necessitated a transition to sustainable development, prompting nations to prioritize green total factor productivity (GTFP) as a key indicator of economic and environmental efficiency. This study examines the role of the green innovation network (GIN) in enhancing urban GTFP within China’s Yangtze River Delta (YRD)—a region pivotal to national economic growth and ecological sustainability. Using data from 41 cities spanning 2011 to 2020, we constructed the GIN based on inter-city green cooperative patents and analyzed the network positions of cities using a social network analysis (SNA). Urban GTFP was assessed through the Super-SBM model, and two-way fixed-effects panel models, along with a threshold effect model, were applied to evaluate the impacts of GIN on GTFP. The findings reveal that stronger network positions within the GIN significantly enhance urban GTFP, with green finance further amplifying this effect. These results provide actionable insights for policymakers in developing countries, highlighting the importance of integrated innovation strategies and enhanced green financial systems to promote sustainable urban development. Full article
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