Global perspectives on environmental kuznets curve: A bibliometric review

The environmental Kuznets curve (EKC) explains the dynamics associated with income and quality. This study utilizes bibliometric analysis data visualization techniques empirically determines tendencies patterns in EKC literature. Furthermore, intellectual structure, construct development, evolution, collaborations, research clusters within domain during last two decades, from 2000 to 2020. analyzes 2218 articles 55,051 references 328 journals, 4146 authors, 99 countries, 50 subject categories. used co-citation examined noticeable articles, journals authors’ contribution. Moreover, co-occurrence prominent institutions keywords concerned Most studies focus on developing regions facing dual challenge of growth sustainability. current initiative categorizes knowledge into major areas help different namely causality analysis, non-renewable energy, energy consumption, EKC, industrial pollution. further discusses emerging trends that provide future fronts development framework.