Spatial Econometric Analysis of Carbon Dioxide Emission – European Case Study

spatial econometrics spatial statistics CO2 emission transportation geography

Authors

  • Zsombor Szabó
    szabo.zsombor@kjk.bme.hu
    Department of Transport Technology and Economics, Budapest University of Technology and Economics; KTI Institute for Transport Sciences Nonprofit Ltd, Hungary https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6950-7094
  • Mária Szalmáné Csete Department of Environmental Economics and Sustainability, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Hungary
  • Tibor Sipos Department of Transport Technology and Economics, Budapest University of Technology and Economics; KTI Institute for Transport Sciences Nonprofit Ltd, Hungary

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The level of greenhouse gas emissions is one of the most important issues today, both professionally and politically, because a lower level of greenhouse gas emission is mandatory for a sustainable economy. Besides industry and households, the transport sector is also responsible for these emissions. For this reason, it may be essential to set up a model with which the amount of CO2 emissions could be estimated or predicted. This article presents a model that examines the extent of economic development and CO2 emissions in European countries. The result is establishing a pattern requiring a longer time series. If the pattern is proven, a clear reassessment of the current relationship between economic development and environmental protection should be made.