The Impact of Import and Export Trade on Carbon Emissions: Based on The Perspective of Belt and Road Countries

Shiying He

doi:10.54097/60gzfv81

Authors

Shiying He

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54097/60gzfv81

Keywords:

Import and export trade; Carbon emission; Belt and Road.

Abstract

In the context of economic globalization, environmental issues have gradually attracted people's attention, and the "Belt and Road" Cooperation Initiative (hereinafter referred to as B&R) proposed by China aims to promote economic development at the same time, the environmental role has become particularly important. This study uses linear regression model, two-stage least square (2SLS) method and event study method to analyze the relationship between international trade and carbon emissions from the perspective of B&R countries. The results are as follows: the influence of import and export trade on carbon emissions is generally positive.; The correlation between industrial structure and carbon emission in the B&R countries is low. Joining the B&R has increased the volume of international trade to certain extent, thus increasing the carbon emissions of B&R countries.

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