Title

The Environmental Kuznets Curve: Does One Size Fit All?

Keywords

Environmental Kuznets curve; State-level data; SUR estimation

Abstract

This paper uses a new panel data set on state-level sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide emissions from 1929-1994 to test the appropriateness of the 'one size fits all' reduced-form regression approach commonly used in the environmental Kuznets curve literature. Empirical results provide initial evidence that an inverted-U shape characterizes the relationship between per capita emissions and per capita incomes at the state level. Parameter estimates suggest, however, that previous studies, which restrict cross-sections to undergo identical experiences over time, may be presenting statistically biased results.

Publication Date

12-1-1999

Publication Title

Ecological Economics

Volume

31

Issue

3

Number of Pages

409-423

Document Type

Article

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.1016/S0921-8009(99)00064-6

Socpus ID

0032778776 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/0032778776

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