The impact of total and renewable energy consumption on economic growth in lower and middle- and upper-middle-income groups: Evidence from CS-DL and CCEMG analysis

Exploring the energy–economy–environment paradox through Yin–Yang harmony cognition

“…In recent years, Yin–Yang harmony cognition has evolved as a feasible meta-theoretical method for deciphering general principles in management and organisation research [ 23 , 24 , 44 , 47 ]. Yin–Yang represents a permanent, paradoxical complementarity between interdependent and coevolving parts in anything that may operate with distinct variables or a process linkage in any open system [ 48 , 49 ].…”

“…This study extends the existing body of theoretical knowledge by applying the traditional notion of Yin–Yang (阴阳) as a complement to the Western concepts of the EKC hypothesis and Jevon's paradox. When established on the three-layered foundation of the Yin–Yang harmony (阴阳和谐) cognitive framework [ 44 , 47 ], the energy–development–environment trilemma is drawn into a balanced, coherent coexistence [ 41 ]. The foundational layer projects the picture of a permanent, contradictory complementarity running through interdependent but paradoxical elements.…”

“…This layer is the organ responsible for maintaining balance throughout the energy consumption and economic growth processes while protecting environmental values. The top layer is Yin–Yang harmony cognition, which represents an amalgamation of scientific and art-based methods perceived from a hermeneutic perspective [ 44 , 47 ]. Given that economic and environmental subjects generally involve cognitive processes [ 58 , 59 ], the energy–growth–environment trilemma necessitates a systematic cognitive analysis of a unique meta-theoretical framework [ 60 , 61 ].…”

“…Established on the foundation of the Yin–Yang three-layered structure, the eight-trigram model symbolises natural rotations and permutations among the eight annual seasons (e.g. spring, summer, autumn and winter and the transitional seasons in between) as well as the coexistence of the eight primordial forces in the universe (heaven, lakes, fire, thunder, wind, water, mountains and earth) [ 44 , 47 ]. Against this background, the Yin–Yang harmony mentality creates an intuitive predisposition for grasping a symbiotic coexistence among economic and environmental elements.…”

Toward Understanding Renewable Energy and Sustainable Development in Developing and Emerging Economies: A Review

“…Conversely, energy usage has a beneficial impact on growth in several low-and middle-income nations, whereas renewable energy sources have a negative impact (Namahoro et al, 2021a). Panel data methodologies are used by Li and Leung (2021) instead of acceptable and realistic econometrics modelling techniques to explore the connection between economic growth, energy prices, and renewable energy use.…”