The Link between Economic Growth, Air Pollution and Health Expenditure in the G7 Countries

Rihem Zeiri, Aida Bouzir, Mohamed H di Benhadj Mbarek and Saloua Benammou
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Rihem Zeiri: Doctoral Student and Researcher, Faculty of Economics and Management of Sousse, Tunisia,
Aida Bouzir: Higher Institute of Transport and Logistics of Sousse, Tunisia,
Mohamed H di Benhadj Mbarek: Higher Institute of Transport and Logistics of Sousse, Tunisia,
Saloua Benammou: Faculty of Economics and Management of Sousse, Tunisia.

International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy, 2023, vol. 13, issue 4, 156-168

Abstract: The objective of this paper is to study the effect of economic growth and pollution on health expenditure in G7 countries, during the 1990-2020. In order to obtain a reliable estimate, we adopt the partial least squares (PLS) regression method, which focuses on three explanatory indicators (GDP, CO2, MR) and health expenditure (HE), as a dependent variable. The obtained empirical results reveal several important elements. First, all the models are significant, with the exception of Canada. Then, all countries have verified the economic theory that GDP positively affects HE. Then, we observe negative effects of CO2 emissions on HE, except in Japan. Finally, France, Italy, the United States and the United Kingdom have negative effects of MR on HE.

Keywords: Economic Growth; Health Expenditure; CO2 Emissions; Partial Least Squares (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: C10 I15 O41 Q53 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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