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Economic growth and pollutant emissions: new panel evidence from the union for the Mediterranean countries

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  • Mouna Ben Abdeljelil

    (USO - جامعة سوسة = Université de Sousse = University of Sousse)

  • Christophe Rault

    (LEO - Laboratoire d'Économie d'Orleans [2022-...] - UO - Université d'Orléans - UT - Université de Tours - UCA - Université Clermont Auvergne, CESifo - LMU - Ludwig Maximilian University [Munich] = Ludwig Maximilians Universität München, IZA - Forschungsinstitut zur Zukunft der Arbeit - Institute of Labor Economics)

  • Fateh Belaid

    (LEM - Lille économie management - UMR 9221 - UA - Université d'Artois - UCL - Université catholique de Lille - ULCO - Université du Littoral Côte d'Opale - Université de Lille - CNRS - Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique)

Abstract

This paper investigates the existence of an environmental Kuznets curve (EKC) and its robustness for 28 countries of the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) over the recent period. Our methodology relies on four recent estimation methods for non-stationary panel data and includes four pollutants (two global and two local). Two main results emerge from our analysis. First, the EKC does not hold for most pollutants, and its validity crucially depends on the estimation techniques considered. Second, the Pooled-Mean Group method is the most favourable one and confirms the existence of an inverted U-shaped relationship for CO2 and SO2. Our results provide beneficial information for decision-makers. They suggest implementing proactive instruments based on both flexible regulations and tax incentives to stimulate ecological transition.
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  • Mouna Ben Abdeljelil & Christophe Rault & Fateh Belaid, 2023. "Economic growth and pollutant emissions: new panel evidence from the union for the Mediterranean countries," Post-Print hal-04214709, HAL.
    • Handle: RePEc:hal:journl:hal-04214709
    DOI: 10.1007/s10644-022-09476-3
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    1. Li, Menghan & Zaidan, Amal Mousa & Ageli, Mohammed Moosa & Wahab, Salman & Khan, Zeeshan, 2023. "Natural resources, environmental policies and renewable energy resources for production-based emissions: OECD economies evidence," Resources Policy, Elsevier, vol. 86(PA).
    2. Zhilei Pan & Shouwei Li, 2024. "Environmental emergencies and economic growth: evidence from China," Economic Change and Restructuring, Springer, vol. 57(1), pages 1-22, February.

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    JEL classification:

    • O44 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Growth and Aggregate Productivity - - - Environment and Growth
    • Q53 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Environmental Economics - - - Air Pollution; Water Pollution; Noise; Hazardous Waste; Solid Waste; Recycling
    • R58 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - Regional Government Analysis - - - Regional Development Planning and Policy

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