Chinese Journal of Sociology ›› 2011, Vol. 31 ›› Issue (3): 184-199.

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An Empirical Analysis of Carbon Emission in the Household Comsumption Peak Period in China.

Author 1： Chen Jiaying， School of Social Development and Public Policy, Fudan University ； Author 2：Peng Xizhe， School of Social Development and Public Policy, Fudan University .   

  1. Author 1： Chen Jiaying， School of Social Development and Public Policy, Fudan University ； Author 2：Peng Xizhe， School of Social Development and Public Policy, Fudan University . 
  • Online:2011-05-20 Published:2011-05-20
  • Contact: Chen Jiaying， School of Social Development and Public Policy, Fudan University . E-mail:chencatherine@163.com
  • About author:Author 1： Chen Jiaying， School of Social Development and Public Policy, Fudan University; Author 2：Peng Xizhe， School of Social Development and Public Policy, Fudan University .
  • Supported by:

    This research was supported by the Soft Science Program of Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality and Innovation Foundation of Fudan University（201006017）.

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Abstract:

This paper takes the factor of household consumption peak period into consideration and analyzes the impact of the structural changes in household consumption on carbon emissions in China. Based on the studies using the family life cycle theory in the consumption field, this paper assumes that household members aged 40-54 years consume the most. Having the STIRPAT model modified in terms of environmental pressure, this paper applies the “household carbon emission model” to the analysis of the impact of the differences in household consumption in different stages of the family cycle on carbon emissions. Furthermore, the paper uses the method of scenario analysis to predict the possible impact of future changes in the household consumption peak period on carbon emissions. 

Key words: 40-54 year old people whose household consumption reaches a peak, carbon emissions, household model