Convergence of per capita carbon dioxide emissions: implications and meta-analysis

Acar, Sevil; Söderholm, Patrik; Brännlund, Runar

doi:10.1080/14693062.2017.1314244

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“…However, several developing countries like India, China, and African countries witnessed large economic growth and increasing emission intensity, while many developed countries, for example, in Europe, were able to reduce per capita emissions. There is empirical evidence for the convergence of per capita emissions especially between developed countries (e.g., Acar et al 2018). With a global convergence of per capita emissions, other burden sharing rules would lead to larger budgets or emissions allowances for developing countries.…”

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Negotiating weights for burden sharing rules in international climate negotiations: an empirical analysis

Kesternich

Löschel

Ziegler

2020

Environ Econ Policy Stud

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We have collected data from a world-wide survey among COP delegates to empirically investigate preferences for certain burden sharing rules among key groups in a setting that reflects the possibility of observing concessions from negotiating partners. In our survey, the participants had the opportunity to select and combine up to eight (pre-defined) burden sharing rules and to assign relative weights to the selected rules in their preferred bundle. We examine whether such a mechanism helps to overcome the currently strictly (self-interested) strategic claims on equity in the negotiation process. We observe that delegates from different groups of countries show a general willingness for concessions. However, the degree to which different burden sharing rules are taken into consideration partly differs between countries. As a key insight we report that the individual assessment of the polluter-pays rule based on current emissions does not only stress the persistence of the traditional Annex-B/Non-Annex-B division but also suggests tendencies for a more fragmented grouping with different positions between, for example, delegates from developing countries (i.e. G77 members) and emerging countries (i.e. BASIC). At the same time, we observe tendencies for a more harmonized view among key groups towards the ability-to-pay rule in a setting of weighted burden sharing rules.

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Negotiating weights for burden sharing rules in international climate negotiations: an empirical analysis

Kesternich

Löschel

Ziegler

2020

Environ Econ Policy Stud

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“…As previously noted, the literature surveys by Pettersson et al (2014), Acar et al (2018), and Payne (2019) reveal that the majority of the published studies have examined carbon dioxide emissions convergence based on per capita measures with relatively few studies related to carbon dioxide emissions intensity. As such, we focus our attention on studies specific to the convergence of carbon dioxide emissions intensity.…”

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“…The research on carbon dioxide emissions convergence is quite extensive, as documented in surveys by Pettersson et al (2014), Acar et al (2018), and Payne (2019). Interestingly enough, the vast majority of the literature thus far has focused on large multi-country studies or studies of countries defined by institutional structure, primarily OECD or EU countries, with very few studies pertaining to specific geographical areas 2 .…”

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Carbon Dioxide Emissions Intensity Convergence: Evidence From Central American Countries

2020

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This paper extends the literature on the convergence of carbon dioxide emissions intensity and its determinants (energy intensity and the carbonization index) for six Central American countries over the period 1971 to 2014. Using the Phillips-Sul club convergence approach, the results indicate two distinct convergence clubs with respect to carbon dioxide emissions intensity and energy intensity. The carbonization index yields a single convergence club with Panama exhibiting non-convergent behavior. In light of the results, policies oriented toward the continued investment in renewable energy sources, clean energy technology, improved energy efficiency, restoration of forests, and movement toward carbon neutrality are desired goals to mitigate the environmental pressures associated with carbon dioxide emissions as a component of greenhouse gases.

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“…The result of the study suggests that convergence depends primarily on the consumption sector considered and the test applied. At the same time, a series of studies have examined conditional convergence in other variables using unit roots testing approach, including carbon dioxide emissions (Acar, Söderholm, & Brännlund, 2017;Cheong, Li, & Shi, 2018). For instance, Acar et al (2017) extend the empirical literature on testing whether per capita carbon dioxide emissions tend to converge over time and across countries by conducting a meta-analysis.…”

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“…At the same time, a series of studies have examined conditional convergence in other variables using unit roots testing approach, including carbon dioxide emissions (Acar, Söderholm, & Brännlund, 2017;Cheong, Li, & Shi, 2018). For instance, Acar et al (2017) extend the empirical literature on testing whether per capita carbon dioxide emissions tend to converge over time and across countries by conducting a meta-analysis. The results display evidence of either divergence or persistent gaps at the global level, and a convergence of per capita carbon dioxide emissions between rich industrialised countries.…”

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Convergence in Electricity Consumption among Selected West African Countries

Hassan

Isiaka

2019

Colombo Bus. J

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This study tests the convergence in electricity consumption per capita among selected West African countries participating in the integration of their electricity market under the West African Power Pool (WAPP) initiative over the time period of 1971-2014. This study is significant as it helps clarify a concern within the area of energy economics; that is, whether cross-sectional differences in electricity-related measures across countries shrink over time. An answer to this would further help understand how electricity intensity tends to increase in countries that have relatively low electricity intensity for their low-income level. To this end, the study applies panel unit root tests. The results indicate that the per capita electricity consumption is not converging for the selected countries. The findings suggest that the goals of the WAPP initiative have not improved electrification access. Therefore, policymakers need to reassess the programme in order to ensure that its objectives are achieved.

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Convergence of per capita carbon dioxide emissions: implications and meta-analysis

Cited by 46 publications

References 58 publications

Negotiating weights for burden sharing rules in international climate negotiations: an empirical analysis

Negotiating weights for burden sharing rules in international climate negotiations: an empirical analysis

Carbon Dioxide Emissions Intensity Convergence: Evidence From Central American Countries

Convergence in Electricity Consumption among Selected West African Countries

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