Abstract:

The aim of this study is to make a comparative analysis of the relationship between development and environmental pollution and to test the validity of Environmental Kuznets Curve in the 37 countries using data over the period of 1980 2007 According to estimations conducted by the method of panel EGSL there is negative and significant relationship between the improvements in development indicators but environmental pollution and indicating the conclusion that the increase in personal income is not compatible with Environmental Kuznets Curve According to this the results of the analysis indicate a relationship with personal income and the level of environmental pollution in the form of an N Keywords: Economic Development Environmental Pollution Environmental Kuznets Curve

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