Date of This Version
May 2008
Abstract
The analysis finds that in addition to U-shaped paths of environmental quality arising for growth in income per capita, growth in population can also produce socially efficient patterns that are U-shaped. Sufficient conditions for both types of paths are identified for a range of models and parameters, including symmetrical models with homothetic, constant-returns functions such as with CES functions. Similar results are also shown to arise in decentralized economies under either homogeneous or heterogeneous income levels.
Recommended Citation
JAEGER, WILLIAM K. and Kolpin, Van, "The Environmental Kuznets Curve from Multiple Perspectives" (May 15, 2008). Fondazione Eni Enrico Mattei Working Papers. Paper 197.
https://services.bepress.com/feem/paper197
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