CEU Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2023
| Author | Zhang, Yue |
|---|---|
| Title | Understanding Socio-metabolic Inequalities in China: Assess the Association with Economic Factors |
| Summary | This study explored the application of socio-metabolic classes in the context of China, with a specific focus on economic factors. It used carbon emissions and disposable income as indicators to examine the association between socio-metabolic inequality and the economy. The findings revealed the existence of socio-metabolic inequalities, which were exacerbated by economic growth in China. The high-income group exhibited significantly higher carbon emissions, and both the food and housing sectors played vital roles in carbon emissions across all income groups, but with varying associations with economic factors. Therefore, intervention measures should be tailored accordingly. The analysis covered crucial events in China's development, from economic reforms and the One-Child Policy to the diverged economic transformation of the northeast and coastal regions. It also considered recent events such as the rise of social media, food delivery platforms, and the impact of the Covid-19 lockdown on people's behaviour, providing a deeper understanding of the socio-metabolic inequalities in the country beyond surface-level data presentation. |
| Supervisor | Anke Schaffartzik |
| Department | Environment Sciences and Policy MSc |
| Full text | https://www.etd.ceu.edu/2023/zhang_yue.pdf |
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