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EconoQuantum
versión On-line ISSN 2007-9869versión impresa ISSN 1870-6622
Resumen
GOMEZ, Mario y RODRIGUEZ, José Carlos. Analysis of the environmental Kuznets curve in the NAFTA Countries, 1971-2014. EconoQuantum [online]. 2020, vol.17, n.2, pp.57-79. Epub 18-Nov-2020. ISSN 2007-9869. https://doi.org/10.18381/eq.v17i2.7151.
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/implications
Further research should be done to include other variables such as financial development and human capital.
Originality/value
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.
Palabras llave : Causality; co-integration; environmental Kuznets curve; pollution; renewable energy; C23; Q50.