Analysis of the environmental Kuznets curve in the NAFTA Countries, 1971-2014
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Causality, co-integration, environmental Kuznets curve, pollution, renewable energy.Abstract
Objetive: This paper analyzes the environmental Kuznets curve (ekc) for the North American Free Trade Agreement (nafta) countries during 1971-2014. Methodology: In this regard, unit root, co-integration, and causality tests are applied making use of the data panel approach. Results: Results suggest that the series in this research are integrated of order one, and a long-run relationship among variables is observed. Besides, the ekc hypothesis is confirmed. In addition, the analysis shows that renewable energy and trade openness contribute to reducing pollution in these countries. Limitations: Further research should be done to include other variables such as financial development and human capital. Originality: The present paper contributes to understanding the relationship between trade openness and renewable energy consumption, on the one hand, and pollution, on the other. Conclusions: Policies concerned to trade openness and environmental issues should consider renewable energy and trade to reduce pollutant emissions in these countries. Recepción: 11/12/2018 Aceptación: 06/03/2020Downloads
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