Exploring the determinants of ecological efficiency in selected emerging economies using pooled mean group estimator
Exploring the determinants of ecological efficiency in selected emerging economies using pooled mean group estimator

Summary/Abstract: The current study suggests ways for emerging economies, which are currently experiencing major transitions, to make efficient use of their ecological footprint for survival. The authors utilise panel data from 1980 to 2016 and the pooled mean group estimation technique for the analysis. The determinants of ecological efficiency (EE) include gross domestic product (GDP) per capita, GDP per capita square, industrialisation, population density, and life expectancy. The relationship between GDP per capita and EE exhibits a curvilinear trend among these countries. An increase in life expectancy and industrialisation has a positive impact on EE, while an increase in population density reduces EE. The study suggests that efforts should be made to attain a higher level of GDP, more industrialisation, and higher life expectancy so that EE may be increased with population stabilising measures needed to achieve such efficiency.

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