Fiscal decentralization and energy intensity: evidence from a quasi-natural experiment of VAT revenue-sharing reform in China

• Published in: Journal of public policy Vol. 45; no. 1; pp. 23 - 44
• Main Authors: Pang, Yumeng, Wang, Mengmeng
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 01.03.2025

The impact of fiscal decentralization on energy intensity has been a long-standing subject of interest and debate. However, to date, there has been a notable absence of studies delving into the effects of fiscal decentralization on energy intensity from the vantage point of tax sharing. This investi...