A GROWTH CURVE MODEL FOR CO2 EMISSIONS IN G19 COUNTRIES

CO 2 emissions per capita (Emc) and intensity (Emint) are among the main metrics used to report in environmental studies. The aim of this note is compare evolution Emc Emint G19 countries. Comparing their varying trends useful benchmark analysis. Indeed, our study countries, we offer evidence that such show different for same group countries both at sample individual level. Using a growth curve modeling approach, find has been decreasing while increasing, but slower pace. Further, with high initial have achieved greatest reduction period analyzed, whereas there no change case Emc. We also country’s area affects its growth, not Used together, better insights into performance as measured through these metrics. Keywords: Emissions intensity; capita; model; G19; JEL Classifications: C15, Q53, Q56 DOI: https://doi.org/10.32479/ijeep.9725