Effects of Economic Growth, Trade Openness, and Urbanization on Carbon Dioxide Emissions in Ghana, 1960 to 2014

Boateng, Forster Kwame

doi:10.11114/aef.v7i2.4710

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“…Mineral mining is just one example of an activity that has a direct human impact on the local ecosystem and can have severe consequences (Soylu et al, 2021). One of the most pressing issues confronting modern-day South Africa is climate change, which has its roots in the unsustainable use of nonrenewable and leads to higher emissions and other forms of greenhouse gas pollution (Boateng, 2020). According to Soylu et al (2021), carbon emissions are one of the Greenhouse Gases (GHGs) widely understood to be the primary factor in climate change and environmental degradation.…”

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Unveiling the Green Impact: Exploring the Nexus Between Trade Openness and Environmental Quality in South Africa

DINGISWAYO,

SIBANDA,

DUBIHLELA

2023

IJESSS

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In light of the escalating concerns about environmental sustainability and the profound impact of international trade on environmental outcomes, the study's focal point was to empirically investigate the relationship between trade openness and environmental quality in South Africa from 1994 to 2018. In order to achieve the goal, the research utilized the Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) Bounds method and Granger causality test for analyzing data. The ARDL Bounds approach was chosen for its ability to examine both short-run and long-run relationships, while the Granger causality test provided insights into the direction of causality between the variables. This combination of robust econometric techniques enhances the reliability and depth of the study's findings, leading to a more comprehensive understanding of the complex relationship between trade openness and environmental quality in the country. The analysis results revealed a significant and positive relationship between trade openness and carbon emissions in the short and long run. The Granger causality test also indicated a unidirectional causality from trade openness to environmental quality. These implications are paramount for the South African government's policy formulation. In order to tackle the environmental issues that come with open trade, the government must put in place trade agreements that will enhance its ability to address these concerns efficiently. One crucial step is reducing trade barriers on environmental goods, facilitating increased access to green technologies at lower costs. Moreover, the government should prioritize enacting and enforcing strict environmental laws to avoid the "pollution haven hypothesis," which often affects low-income countries.

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Unveiling the Green Impact: Exploring the Nexus Between Trade Openness and Environmental Quality in South Africa

DINGISWAYO,

SIBANDA,

DUBIHLELA

2023

IJESSS

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“…The study confirmed that trade openness contributes to carbon emissions. On the contrary, Kwakwa & Alhassan (2018), Kwakwa et al (2019) and Boateng (2020) found that trade improves the environment by contributing to emission reduction in Ghana.…”

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The Effect of Manufacturing Activities and Economic Openness on Co2 Emissions in Ghana: An Autoregressive Distributed Lagged Bounds Approach

SHITSI

Darku²,

Tsekpokumah³

2022

SSRN Journal

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“…e dynamic relationship between logistics performance, environmental degradation, and energy in Asian countries has been studied in this paper based on the experience of existing literatures. Besides LPI, a large number of researches also show that trade openness, urbanization, and industrialization have effects on environment and energy consumption [54][55][56]. First of all, international trade is the prerequisite for the survival of international logistics, and it is also the basis for solving the obstacles of transnational supply chain, so global procurement and international trade must be considered in logistics operation [57].…”

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Green Supply Chain Management, Environmental Degradation, and Energy: Evidence from Asian Countries

Zhu

Tian

2021

Discrete Dynamics in Nature and Society

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The purpose of this study is to test the relationship among green logistics, environmental degradation, and energy demand. The system generalized method of moment (system GMM) is used to study the data of Asian countries and four subregions in Asia. The estimation results show that logistics operation consumes nonrenewable energy such as fossil fuels, which has a negative impact on environmental sustainability and energy demand. The service quality and capability (LPITC) in the logistics performance index has a significant contribution to reducing carbon dioxide emissions. The logistics infrastructure (LPIIN) has significantly reduced the energy consumption in Asia, while the customs (LPIC) has significantly increased the energy demand. Other indicators of LPI also have a significant impact on the environment and energy in different subregions of Asia. Industrialization and urbanization both increase carbon emissions in Asia, while trade opening reduces carbon emissions. At the same time, these three variables have a positive impact on reducing energy consumption. The results show that logistics performance is significantly related to environmental degradation and energy, and renewable energy and green supply chain management can reduce the harmful effects of logistics activities on environment and energy. Therefore, Asian countries should give priority to environmental sustainability in supply chain management and encourage the application of green practices in logistics.

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Effects of Economic Growth, Trade Openness, and Urbanization on Carbon Dioxide Emissions in Ghana, 1960 to 2014

Cited by 9 publications

References 24 publications

Unveiling the Green Impact: Exploring the Nexus Between Trade Openness and Environmental Quality in South Africa

Unveiling the Green Impact: Exploring the Nexus Between Trade Openness and Environmental Quality in South Africa

The Effect of Manufacturing Activities and Economic Openness on Co2 Emissions in Ghana: An Autoregressive Distributed Lagged Bounds Approach

Green Supply Chain Management, Environmental Degradation, and Energy: Evidence from Asian Countries

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