: 10.56472/25835238/IRJEMS-V5I2P125
Anwesha Avilipsa Seth. "Determinants of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions in South Asia: Empirical Evidence" International Research Journal of Economics and Management Studies, Vol. 5, No. 2, pp. 219-227, 2026. Crossref. http://doi.org/10.56472/25835238/IRJEMS-V5I2P125
The study seeks to examine the short-run determinants of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) emissions across the selected South Asian countries, emphasizing the region's heterogeneity in economic growth, demographic pressures, and energy structures. Utilizing annual data from 1990 to 2020, and applying the Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) approach, the analysis uncovers significant emission persistence and varying impacts of GDP per capita, population dynamics, and energy consumption patterns on emissions. Moreover, the use of fossil fuels consistently exacerbates emissions growth across economies. Besides, access to electricity and clean cooking fuels usually shows limited immediate effects on the emission levels. Collectively, the findings reveal the importance of country-specific energy transitions and policy measures aimed at promoting the usage of renewable energy and improving energy efficiency to achieve sustainable development and environmental goals in South Asian regions.
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Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions, Economic Growth, Fossil Fuels, Renewable Energy Consumption, South Asia.