EEP 101/econ 125 Environmental Kuznets Curve David Zilberman Katti Millock

6) Learning and innovation If Only part of applied input is utilized Pollution is residue Where K is a model indicator Increased requires R&D Richer countries can afford better models They will choose them because They are concern about pollution=pollution policies They prefer smaller product (computers) Very poor countries no modern technology -little pollution Poorer countries or region may buy the cheaper models

Technology and trade What happened to old less fuel efficient Mercedes and Chevys? They may end up in developing countries What happened to pesticides banned in the north? Some end in the south What about coal qualities and regulations? Lower in the developing world? All contribute to EKC

From Industrial To Service Economy

EKG reflects technology choices Factors contributing to reduce Sox emission in Japan Toshihiko MASUI * National Institute for Environmental Studies, Tsukuba *

Better understanding of the relations between technological change and the environment will lead netter understanding of the EKG and its meaning