Topics in Middle Eastern and North African Economies
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
5-1-2014
Abstract
This paper aims to analyse the determinants of industrial pollution in selected Mediterranean countries. As carbon dioxide (CO2) emerges as the main pollutant in the industrial sector, per capita CO2 emissions from manufacturing industries and construction has been taken as a proxy for industrial pollution. The study uses data from the World Development Indicators for the period 1971-2010. The results from the panel data model estimations indicate the existence of an inverse U-shaped relation between GDP per capita and industrial pollution in selected Mediterranean countries, which validates the Environmental Kuznets Curve hypothesis. In addition, the share of industry, per capita energy use, population density and urbanization are found as significant determinants of industrial emissions in the selected countries.
Identifier
2334-282X
Journal Title
Topics in Middle Eastern and North African Economies
ISSN
2334-282X
Publisher
Middle East Economic Association and Loyola University Chicago
Volume
16
Recommended Citation
Acar, Sevil and Tekce, Mahmut, "Economic Development and Industrial Pollution in the Mediterranean Region: A Panel Data Analysis". Topics in Middle Eastern and North African Economies, electronic journal, 16, Middle East Economic Association and Loyola University Chicago, 2014, http://www.luc.edu/orgs/meea/
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