CO 2 Emissions in Indonesia: The Role of Urbanization and Economic Activities towards Net Zero Carbon

Dyah Maya Nihayah, Izza Mafruhah, Lukman Hakim and Suryanto Suryanto
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Dyah Maya Nihayah: Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta 57126, Indonesia
Izza Mafruhah: Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta 57126, Indonesia
Lukman Hakim: Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta 57126, Indonesia
Suryanto Suryanto: Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta 57126, Indonesia

Economies, 2022, vol. 10, issue 4, 1-20

Abstract: This study aims to analyze the nexus between CO 2 emissions, urbanization, and economic activity, as well as identify whether the pollution haven hypothesis is proven in Indonesia. It utilized time series data of Indonesia during the 1971–2019 period. Furthermore, the vector error correction model (VECM) was used to determine the long-run and short-run interplay using cointegration and Granger causality approaches. The empirical results showed the pollution haven hypothesis occurred in Indonesia. A long-term relationship with CO 2 emissions was observed from the model. In addition, unidirectional causality occurred from urbanization, economic growth, exports, and foreign direct investment to CO 2 emissions in the short term. It was concluded that the achievement of the Paris Agreement will be successful when the committed countries are courageous in transforming their economy. However, major adjustments are needed, where all parties need to have the same vision towards net zero carbon.

Keywords: CO 2 emissions; economic activities; urbanization; net zero carbon (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: E F I J O Q (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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