Research on the spatiotemporal evolution and driving mechanism of coupling coordination between energy structure transformation and common prosperity

Abstract

Promoting the transformation of energy structure is the important method to realize common prosperity in China. This paper estimates China's energy structure transition, explores the spatial evolution characteristics of the coupling and co-ordinated development of energy structure transformation and common prosperity, and analyzes its driving mechanism. The results show that the comprehensive evaluation index and coupling coordination degree of energy structure transformation and common prosperity show a steady improvement trend. The coupling coordination type is between low-degree and high-degree coordination. The coupling coordination degree presents a spatial allocation pattern of high in the east and low in the west, high in the center and low in the south. The transformation of energy structure and the drive of common prosperity are greatly affected by macroeconomics and policies. This study provides an empirical reference for promoting the transformation of energy structure and the realization of common prosperity.