The asymmetric relationship between pollution, economic growth, urbanization, renewable energy consumption, and life expectancy in Ghana: a novel Quantile-on-Quantile analysis
The result's identifiers
Result code in IS VaVaI
<a href="https://www.isvavai.cz/riv?ss=detail&h=RIV%2F62156489%3A43110%2F25%3A43926748" target="_blank" >RIV/62156489:43110/25:43926748 - isvavai.cz</a>
Result on the web
<a href="https://doi.org/10.1007/s11869-025-01712-9" target="_blank" >https://doi.org/10.1007/s11869-025-01712-9</a>
DOI - Digital Object Identifier
<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11869-025-01712-9" target="_blank" >10.1007/s11869-025-01712-9</a>
Alternative languages
Result language
angličtina
Original language name
The asymmetric relationship between pollution, economic growth, urbanization, renewable energy consumption, and life expectancy in Ghana: a novel Quantile-on-Quantile analysis
Original language description
This study investigates the determinants of life expectancy in Ghana, focusing on the effects of economic growth, environmental pollution, urbanization, and renewable energy consumption. The research employs a novel Quantile-on-Quantile (QQ) regression approach to capture the non-linear relationships and varying impacts across life expectancy levels. This method allows for a more detailed analysis of how these factors affect life expectancy across different population segments. The results show that GDP growth positively impacts life expectancy, especially in higher quantiles with more pronounced economic benefits. In contrast, CO2 emissions have a negative impact, particularly in lower quantiles, highlighting the vulnerability of certain population groups to environmental degradation. Urbanization presents mixed effects, with positive impacts in some cases and harmful in others, reflecting the complex challenges of rapid urban growth. Renewable energy consumption consistently improves life expectancy, underscoring the importance of sustainable energy policies. The study concludes that targeted policies promoting inclusive economic growth, stronger environmental regulations, improved urban infrastructure, and expanded renewable energy use are essential for enhancing life expectancy in Ghana. These findings provide crucial insights for policymakers aiming to bridge the gap between economic development and public health.
Czech name
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Czech description
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Classification
Type
J<sub>imp</sub> - Article in a specialist periodical, which is included in the Web of Science database
CEP classification
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OECD FORD branch
50202 - Applied Economics, Econometrics
Result continuities
Project
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Continuities
I - Institucionalni podpora na dlouhodoby koncepcni rozvoj vyzkumne organizace
Others
Publication year
2025
Confidentiality
S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů
Data specific for result type
Name of the periodical
Air Quality, Atmosphere and Health
ISSN
1873-9318
e-ISSN
1873-9326
Volume of the periodical
18
Issue of the periodical within the volume
5
Country of publishing house
NL - THE KINGDOM OF THE NETHERLANDS
Number of pages
18
Pages from-to
1341-1358
UT code for WoS article
001425287100001
EID of the result in the Scopus database
2-s2.0-85218161497