The harmful effects of primary sector foreign direct investment on carbon dioxide emissions in developing countries, 2000–2018
Publication Date
11-1-2022
Document Type
Article
Publication Title
Social Science Quarterly
Volume
103
Issue
6
DOI
10.1111/ssqu.13211
First Page
1475
Last Page
1488
Abstract
Objective: This research investigates whether primary sector foreign direct investment affects carbon dioxide emissions in developing countries. Methods: I estimate generalized least squares random effects panel regression models. Results: GLS RE panel regression models indicate that primary sector foreign investment dependence is positively associated with total carbon dioxide emissions, which supports the tenets of foreign investment dependency theory. Conclusion: This analysis underscores the need for comparative international scientists to conduct more nuanced investigations of the macro-level processes affecting greenhouse gas emissions in developing countries.
Department
Sociology and Interdisciplinary Social Sciences
Recommended Citation
Steven A. Mejia. "The harmful effects of primary sector foreign direct investment on carbon dioxide emissions in developing countries, 2000–2018" Social Science Quarterly (2022): 1475-1488. https://doi.org/10.1111/ssqu.13211
