Assessing the impact of religion on environmental quality

Ying Lin, Hua-Tang Yin, Jun Wen and Chun-Ping Chang

Economic Systems, 2024, vol. 48, issue 1

Abstract: This study analyzes the impact of religion on environmental quality. Constructing a theoretical model built on the Schumpeterian production function, we reveal that religion can promote pollution emissions. Moreover, the mediating effects of labor force and product variety innovation between religion and pollution are positive. Furthermore, the mediating role of quality improving innovation varies across different stages of economic development. Our findings provide useful insights for policymakers seeking to enhance environmental quality.

Keywords: Religion; Labor force; Horizontal innovation; Vertical innovation; Air quality (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O32 Q56 Z12 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ecosys.2023.101164

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