Analysis of the Practical Paths for the Integration of Environmental Science and Economics

Abstract

Against the backdrop of worsening global ecological problems, the fragmented development of environmental science and economics has become a key barrier to achieving a win-win situation between ecological protection and economic growth. This disconnection often leads to policy conflicts, inefficient resource allocation, and unsustainable development models that prioritize short-term economic gains over long-term ecological health. Focusing on the practical paths for integrating these two interdisciplinary fields, this study adopts a comprehensive research methodology that combines literature review, typical case analysis, data validation, and mathematical model prediction. It systematically addresses core issues in the integration process, including inadequate policy coordination between environmental and economic sectors, a weak industrial driving force for green transformation, and insufficient technical support for cross-disciplinary data processing and analysis. The research concludes that optimizing policy formulation and upgrading industrial structure are the two core and effective integration paths: policy optimization provides institutional guarantees through coordinated systems and incentive mechanisms, while industrial upgrading drives practical advancement through structural adjustment and technological innovation. Typical cases such as the EU Carbon Trading Market and China’s photovoltaic industry transformation have fully verified the feasibility and effectiveness of these paths. Additionally, quantitative tools including grey prediction and multiple linear regression models can accurately predict future development trends in investment scale, benefit growth, and talent demand, providing actionable theoretical references and practical guidance for governments, enterprises, and other stakeholders to promote the coordinated development of environmental protection and economic growth.