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Growth, inequality and carbon emissions: an analysis of the environmental Kuznets curve hypothesis in emerging market economies

Büyüme, eşitsizlik ve karbon emisyonu: yükselen piyasa ekonomilerinde çevresel Kuznets eğrisi hipotezinin analizi

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133–148
Publication Date
2023-06-30
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According to the results of the empirical analysis; it has been determined that the Environmental Kuznets Curve hypothesis is valid in emerging market economies, so there is an inverted-U relationship between environmental degradation and economic growth.

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Objective & Hypothesis:This study examines the relationship between carbon dioxide emissions, income inequality, economic growth energy use and renewable energy use in emerging market economies within the perspective of the Environmental Kuznets Curve hypothesis using panel data analysis.
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Key Findings & Data:Using Borghesi's (2000) study, the Environmental Kuznets Curve hypothesis and the effects of the GINI coefficient as a measure of inequality, energy use and renewable energy on carbon dioxide emissions are estimated with panel regression models for the 2000-2017 period in emerging market economies.
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Conclusion & Impact:According to the results of the empirical analysis; it has been determined that the Environmental Kuznets Curve hypothesis is valid in emerging market economies, so there is an inverted-U relationship between environmental degradation and economic growth.
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📍Scope:2000 Verileri
⚙️Variables:Çevresel Kuznets Eğrisi · Gelir Eşitsizliği · Karbondioksit Emisyonu

Abstract

This study examines the relationship between carbon dioxide emissions, income inequality, economic growth energy use and renewable energy use in emerging market economies within the perspective of the Environmental Kuznets Curve hypothesis using panel data analysis. Using Borghesi's (2000) study, the Environmental Kuznets Curve hypothesis and the effects of the GINI coefficient as a measure of inequality, energy use and renewable energy on carbon dioxide emissions are estimated with panel regression models for the 2000-2017 period in emerging market economies. According to the results of the empirical analysis; it has been determined that the Environmental Kuznets Curve hypothesis is valid in emerging market economies, so there is an inverted-U relationship between environmental degradation and economic growth. In addition, the increase in income inequality causes a decrease in carbon emissions in emerging market economies. The findings obtained are similar to other findings in the literature where different methods were applied. In this context, in addition to welfare-enhancing policies, policymakers need to implement policies that aim to reduce the pressure on the environment and turn to renewable energy sources to ensure sustainable economic growth.

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Bu çalışmada panel veri analizine dayalı olarak yükselen piyasa ekonomilerinde karbondioksit emisyonu, gelir eşitsizliği, ekonomik büyüme, enerji ve yenilenebilir enerji kullanımı arasındaki ilişki Çevresel Kuznets Eğrisi perspektifinden incelenmektedir. Çalışmada Borghesi’nin (2000) çalışmasından yararlanılarak 2000-2017 dönemi için yükselen piyasa ekonomilerinde, Çevresel Kuznets Eğrisi hipotezi ve eşitsizlik ölçüsü olarak GINI katsayısının, enerji ve yenilenebilir enerji kullanımının karbondioksit emisyonu üzerindeki etkisi panel regresyon modelleri ile tahmin edilmektedir. Çalışmanın ekonometrik analiz sonuçlarına göre; yükselen piyasa ekonomilerinde Çevresel Kuznets Eğrisi hipotezinin geçerli olduğu, dolayısıyla çevre bozulması ve ekonomik büyüme arasında ters-U ilişkisinin bulunduğu tespit edilmiştir. Ek olarak yükselen piyasa ekonomilerinde gelir eşitsizliğindeki artış karbon emisyonunda azalışa neden olmaktadır. Elde edilen bulgular, farklı farklı yöntemler uygulanan literatürdeki diğer bulguları ile benzerlik göstermektedir. Bu bağlamda politika yapıcıların refahı arttırıcı politikalar yanında, sürdürülebilir bir ekonomik büyümenin sağlanması için çevrenin üzerindeki baskıyı azaltıcı politikalar uygulamaları ve yenilenebilir enerji kaynaklarına yönelmeleri önemlilik arz etmektedir.

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AYDOĞDU, D. G., ÖZŞAHİN, G. (2023). Growth, inequality and carbon emissions: an analysis of the environmental Kuznets curve hypothesis in emerging market economies. Trakya Üniversitesi İktisadi ve İdari Bilimler Fakültesi e-Dergi, Cilt: 12 Sayı: 1, 133–148. https://ajindex.com/articles/950887

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