Energy consumption restricted productivity re-estimates and industrial sustainability analysis in post-reform China

This paper investigates the impact of energy on Chinaʹs industrial sustainability by using a novel approach to estimate real total factor productivity. The growth accounting indicates that the substantial industrial reforms in China have led to productivity growth. Energy and capital are also important factors driving Chinaʹs industrial growth. Productivity growth in Chinaʹs industry is mostly attributable to the high-tech light industrial sectors.