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Sustainable Development in the EU: A Panel Quantile Regression Analysis of Green Growth and Human Capital Dynamics

Avrupa Birliği’nde Sürdürülebilir Kalkınma: Yeşil Büyüme ve Beşerî Sermaye Dinamiklerinin Panel Kantil Regresyon Analizi

Büşra Özer Aksoy(ERCİYES ÜNİVERSİTESİ)0000-0002-9771-4979
Hayriye Atik(ERCİYES ÜNİVERSİTESİ)0000-0001-7480-080X
Pages
533–557
Publication Date
2026-04-28
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The findings reveal that components of human capital significantly impact green growth.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Human capital plays a significant role in achieving green growth objectives, particularly in the adoption of environmentally friendly technologies and the reduction of carbon footprints.
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Key Findings & Data:This study examines the relationship between human capital and green growth in European Union member countries using panel quantile regression (MMQR) for the period 2000-2018.
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Conclusion & Impact:The findings reveal that components of human capital significantly impact green growth.
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📍Scope:2000-2018 Verileri
⚙️Variables:Sürdürülebilir Kalkınma · Yeşil Büyüme · Beşerî Sermaye

Abstract

Human capital plays a significant role in achieving green growth objectives, particularly in the adoption of environmentally friendly technologies and the reduction of carbon footprints. This study examines the relationship between human capital and green growth in European Union member countries using panel quantile regression (MMQR) for the period 2000-2018. The findings reveal that components of human capital significantly impact green growth. In particular, variables such as education expenditures and environmental patents are found to have positive and increasing effects on energy efficiency in the medium and long term. These results indicate that human capital can enhance energy efficiency and play a critical role in achieving sustainable development goals.

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Beşerî sermaye, yeşil büyüme hedefleri doğrultusunda çevre dostu teknolojilerin benimsenmesi ve karbon ayak izinin azaltılması gibi süreçlerin başarılmasında önemli bir rol oynamaktadır. Bu çalışma, Avrupa Birliği’ne üye ülkelerde beşerî sermaye ile yeşil büyüme arasındaki ilişkiyi 2000-2018 dönemi verileriyle panel kantil regresyon yöntemi (MMQR) kullanarak incelemektedir. Elde edilen bulgular, beşerî sermaye bileşenlerinin yeşil büyüme üzerinde anlamlı etkiler yarattığını göstermektedir. Özellikle eğitim harcamaları ve çevresel patentler gibi değişkenlerin enerji verimliliği üzerinde orta ve uzun vadede pozitif ve artan etkiler oluşturduğu belirlenmiştir. Bu sonuç, beşerî sermayenin enerji verimliliğini artırma kapasitesine sahip olduğunu ve sürdürülebilir kalkınma hedefleri açısından kritik bir rol oynadığını ortaya koymaktadır.

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Aksoy, B. Ö., Atik, H. (2026). Sustainable Development in the EU: A Panel Quantile Regression Analysis of Green Growth and Human Capital Dynamics. Sosyoekonomi, Cilt: 34 Sayı: 68, 533–557. https://doi.org/10.17233/sosyoekonomi.2026.02.22

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