Economics for Sustainability and Energy Transition eSET

Our research program addresses the pressing sustainability challenges facing China and examines their broader global implications. Grounded in rigorous empirical analysis and economic modeling, the program investigates the economic causes and consequences of environmental degradation and resource stress, as well as the key drivers of China’s emergence as a leader in clean energy industries. It aims to inform the development of effective, efficient, and evidence-based policy solutions.

China’s rapid economic growth has placed immense strain on its environment and natural resources, undermining quality of life and threatening its long-term economic growth potential. Balancing continued development with environmental sustainability has become one of the country’s most urgent priorities. As the world’s largest energy consumer and carbon emitter, China’s choices will significantly shape global sustainability outcomes. Its efforts to combat environmental degradation and promote clean energy offer valuable lessons for other countries navigating similar transitions.