An Autoregressive Distributed Lag and Environmental Kuznets Curve Approach: Linking CO 2 Emissions and Electricity Access in India

Ionuț Nica (), Irina Georgescu and Jani Kinnunen
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Ionuț Nica: Department of Economic Informatics and Cybernetics, Bucharest University of Economic Studies, 0105552 Bucharest, Romania
Jani Kinnunen: Department of Information Systems, Åbo Akademi University, Tuomiokirkontori 3, 20500 Turku, Finland

Sustainability, 2024, vol. 16, issue 24, 1-22

Abstract: This study evaluates the impact of foreign direct investment (FDI), per capita GDP, renewable energy consumption, and urbanization on India’s C O 2 emissions over the period 1990–2023. In the context of rapid economic growth and urbanization, India faces major challenges related to environmental sustainability. Using the ARDL (Autoregressive Distributed Lag) model and the Environmental Kuznets Curve (EKC), this research analyzes the complex relationships between these factors and C O 2 emissions. The results highlight the existence of an N-shaped EKC curve with two inflection points at GDP values. This study highlights the essential role of renewable energy consumption in reducing emissions and improving access to electricity in promoting sustainable development. The findings provide valuable insights into economic and energy policies, highlighting the need to balance economic growth with environmental protection.

Keywords: energy; electricity; decarbonization; sustainable development; ARDL; India (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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