CO2 Emissions, Energy Consumption, Economic Growth and FDI in Vietnam

Autor: Dinh Hong Linh, Shih-Mo Lin
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2014
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Zdroj: Managing Global Transitions, Vol 12, Iss 3, Pp 219-232 (2014)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1581-6311
1854-6935
Popis: This study examines the dynamic relationships between CO2 emissions, energy consumption, FDI and economic growth for Vietnam IN the period from 1980 to 2010 based on Environmental Kuznets Curve (EKC) approach, cointegration, and Granger causality tests. The empirical results do not support the EKC theory in Vietnam. However, the cointegration and Granger causality test results indicate a dynamic relationship among CO2 emissions, energy consumption, FDI and economic growth. The short run bidirectional relationship between Vietnam’s income and FDI inflows implies that the increase in Vietnam’s income will attract more capital from overseas. Inversely, FDI inflow is also driver of national income growth. The existence of bidirectional relationships in the long-run provides important policy implications. We recommend implementing a dual strategy of increasing investment in energy infrastructure and promulgating energy conservation policies to increase energy efficiency and reduce wastage of energy.
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