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This article discusses the economic efficiency of coastal cities in Fujian, Zhejiang and Jiangsu provinces between 2009 and 2014, from the perspective of undesired output. The empirical results show that, considering the undesired output of industrial wastewater and sulfur dioxide generated in urban economic activities, Jiangsu Province has the highest production efficiency, followed by Fujian Province, and Zhejiang Province. The economic efficiency of coastal cities experiences a trend of growth (2009-2011), drop (2011-2012), and growth (2012 and beyond).