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A Meta-Analysis of Environmental Kuznets Curve Studies

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 September 2016

Therese A. Cavlovic ,
Kenneth H. Baker ,
Robert P. Berrens  and
Kishore Gawande
Therese A. Cavlovic
Affiliation:
Department of Economics at the University of New Mexico
Kenneth H. Baker
Affiliation:
Department of Economics at the University of New Mexico
Robert P. Berrens
Affiliation:
Department of Economics at the University of New Mexico
Kishore Gawande
Affiliation:
Department of Economics at the University of New Mexico
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Abstract

An understanding of the empirical relationship between income and environmental quality is evolving through recent studies investigating the Environmental Kuznets Curve (EKC). The EKC represents an inverted-U relationship between income and environmental degradation. However, studies may employ different methods, evaluate different environmental indicators, and use different data, resulting in a broad spectrum of findings and leading to sometimes conflicting interpretations. The purpose of this paper is to synthesize the results of existing EKC findings by conducting a statistical meta-analysis, and to predict new income turning points (ITP). Results indicate how both methodological choices and pollutant types affect ITPs. (JEL Q20).

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Agricultural and Resource Economics Review , Volume 29 , Issue 1 , April 2000 , pp. 32 - 42
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Copyright © 2000 Northeastern Agricultural and Resource Economics Association 

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