The Impact of Population Growth and Economic Growth on Carbon Emissions in Turkey: Stirpat Model in ARDL Form

Abstract

The main objective of this study is to determine the effect of population growth and economic growth on carbon emissions in Turkey. The STIRPAT ARDL model was used to analyze the effect of population growth and economic growth on carbon emissions for this purpose. The STIRPAT ARDL (4,0,4), the STIRPAT ARDL (4,4,3), and the STIRPAT ARDL (1,4,3) models were developed for this purpose. These models provide appropriate answers for the study's objective. As a result, population growth and economic growth are associated with increased carbon emissions in Turkey. These results are statistically significant and consistent with the literature. As a result of the results, policy makers will be able to identify two important factors when formulating sustainable environmental policies. The STIRPAT ARDL (4,4,3) model, however, failed to provide an adequate answer to the study's questions.