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- Title
The role of higher education and institutional quality for carbon neutrality: Evidence from emerging economies.
- Authors
Zheng, Liya; Umar, Muhammad; Safi, Adnan; Khaddage-Soboh, Nada
- Abstract
Economic development is frequently held accountable for environmental degradation, a situation that is particularly dire in E-7 economies. This problem is further exacerbated by inadequate education on its repercussions. Previous studies have explored various socioeconomic determinants of CO 2 emissions, but the effects of education and institutional quality remain underexplored. Using data from 1995 to 2020 for E-7 economies, this study fills the gap by investigating the link between higher education, institutional quality, and CO 2 emissions, factoring in R&D's role. Our findings reveal that better education and improved institutional quality significantly decrease emissions, a trend most pronounced in countries with stronger institutions. Interestingly, the role of R&D in emissions diverges based on institutional quality, showing a positive correlation in countries with lower and a negative correlation in higher institutional quality. The findings highlight the significance of quality education and robust institutions for carbon mitigation, offering critical insights for future sustainability research.
- Publication
Economic Analysis & Policy, 2024, Vol 81, p406
- ISSN
0313-5926
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1016/j.eap.2023.12.008