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Utkina Margarita Sergeevna
St. Petersburg State University
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Solar Villages: Evaluating the Economic Benefits of China’s Rural Electrification Programs Utkina Margarita Sergeevna
Journal of Islamic Economics and Business Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): JIEB: Journal of Islamic Economics and Business
Publisher : Fakultas Ekonomi dan Bisnis Islam

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15575/jieb.v6i1.57233

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Rural solar-based electrification has become an important instrument for expanding energy access while promoting socio-economic development in rural areas. This study aims to examine the impact of rural solar electrification programs in China on household income, education, and public health. The study employs a quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental design, combining Difference-in-Differences (DiD) and Propensity Score Matching (PSM) to compare socio-economic changes between areas receiving electrification interventions and comparable control areas with similar initial characteristics. The findings indicate that rural electrification has a positive effect on household income, particularly non-farm income, and contributes to improvements in educational attainment and health outcomes. More specifically, electrification is associated with increased years of schooling, higher school participation, and longer study time among children, while also reducing the incidence of respiratory illness and improving households’ perceived health status. These findings suggest that rural solar electrification serves not only as a means of providing energy access but also as a broader development instrument that expands economic opportunities, strengthens human capital, and enhances rural welfare. Therefore, rural electrification policies should be integrated with local economic development, education, and health programs to maximize their long-term, sustainable benefits.
China in Global Lithium Production: A Study on Economic Viability Utkina Margarita Sergeevna
Journal of Islamic Economics and Business Vol. 5 No. 1 (2025): Journal of Islamic Economics and Business
Publisher : Fakultas Ekonomi dan Bisnis Islam

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15575/jieb.v5i1.49697

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The study aims to analyze China's strategic role in global lithium production amid increasing demand for critical minerals to support the energy transition. The background of this study is based on the limitations of China's domestic lithium reserves, while the country is able to dominate the downstream sector through processing and refining. The research uses a descriptive-analytical approach with secondary data sourced from USGS, IEA, UN Comtrade, as well as academic and official policy publications for the 2019–2023 period. The analysis was conducted comparatively to compare China's production, import and investment capacity with other major producing countries. The results show that China's dominance is more determined by its mastery of downstream technology, vertical integration, and global investment strategies than by the availability of domestic reserves. Expansion into Latin America and Africa through the acquisition of lithium mines is a key instrument in securing the supply of raw materials. The contribution of this research lies in the synthesis of the literature on mineral geopolitics by highlighting the paradox between resource limitations and the dominance of downstream industries. These findings have important implications for other countries in formulating energy security strategies, supply diversification, and downstream policies in the transition era to clean energy.
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