Estimation of environmental Kuznets curve for SO2 emission: A case of Indian cities

Avik Sinha; Joysankar Bhattacharya

doi:10.1016/j.ecolind.2016.09.018

Estimation of environmental Kuznets curve for SO₂ emission: A case of Indian cities

Avik Sinha^*, Joysankar Bhattacharya

^*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Interaction between environmental degradation and economic growth is a growing matter of interest among policymakers. Here we have estimated Environmental Kuznets Curve (EKC) for 139 Indian cities considering SO₂ emissions. Study has been done for 2001–2013, and the data have been segregated by residential and industrial areas, and as well as low, medium, and high income areas. By virtue of different forms of EKC being found, policy level decisions have been designed. Moreover, non-rejection of EKC hypothesis reemphasized the impact of growth catalyzing economic policy decisions on environment.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	881-894
Number of pages	14
Journal	Ecological Indicators
Volume	72
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecolind.2016.09.018
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2017
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Environmental degradation
Environmental Kuznets curve
Income
Indian cities
SO

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

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