Abstract:

The aim of this study is to test the validity of the Environmental Kuznets Curve Hypothesis (ECC) in the example of Turkey. For this purpose, a model is established in cubic form with CO2 emissions per person, real GDP per person, energy consumption per person, renewable energy consumption per person and commercial outward transparency variables. A long-term balance relationship with the ARDL Border Test has been identified. According to empirical findings, a cubic polinominal relationship in the N-shaped form has been identified between CO2 emissions per person and income per person. The long-term percentage estimates have a statistical significance on the emissions of CO2 per person, which are dependent variables, the positive use of energy, the negative renewable energy, and the positive impact of commercial external transparency. According to the empirical findings, re-forming the energy matrix of Turkey to the benefit of renewable energy will be extremely useful.

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