The Relationship between Environment and Economic Growth in Asia - Pacific Countries

Abstract

This study provides experimental evidence of the relationship between environment and economic growth in the 17 Asian - Pacific countries during the period 2005-2011. Applying various econometric methodologies, including Pool OLS, FEM, REM, FGLS, and GMM, this paper indicates the inverted U-shaped relationship between environmental quality and economic growth. In addition, this research points out the positive connection between energy consumption and environmental degradation.

Keywords

EKC theory, environment, economic growth, panel regression, Asia - Pacific

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