This study analyzes the impact of religion on environmental quality. Constructing a theoretical model built on the Schumpeterian production function, we reveal that religion can promote pollution emissions. Moreover, the mediating effects of labor force and product variety innovation between religion and pollution are positive. Furthermore, the mediating role of quality improving innovation varies across different stages of economic development. Our findings provide useful insights for policymakers seeking to enhance environmental quality.

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评估宗教对环境质量的影响

本研究分析了宗教对环境质量的影响。我们构建了基于熊彼特生产函数的理论模型，揭示了宗教可以促进污染排放。此外，劳动力和产品品种创新在宗教与污染之间的中介作用是正向的。此外，质量提升型创新的中介作用在经济发展的不同阶段也存在差异。我们的研究结果为寻求提高环境质量的政策制定者提供了有用的见解。