Do More Equal Societies Have Better Environment?

Hammed Musibau, Rabindra Nepal and Tooraj Jamasb
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Hammed Musibau: School of Economics and Public Policy, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia, https://researchers.adelaide.edu.au/profile/hammed.musibau

No 8-2025, Working Papers from Copenhagen Business School, Department of Economics

Abstract: This study investigates environmental impacts of wealth inequality, and the moderating roles of governance quality, education, and readiness for green transition. Using CO2 emissions as a multidimensional indicator, the study employs panel data from 216 countries (1970-2023) and IV-2SLS methodology. Findings suggest equitable societies achieve better environmental outcomes through social cohesion and inclusive governance. Strong institutions, education access, and renewable energy investments mitigate inequality's environmental effects.

Keywords: Wealth Inequality; Environmental Degradation; Governance; Green Energy; Education; Sustainable Development (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: C33 H23 I25 O44 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 36 pages
Date: 2025-08-27
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