Testing Environmental Kuznets Curve KEC hypotheses in the Libyan economy

Abstract

The main aim of this study is to investigate the nature of relationship between economic growth and environmental degradation in the Libyan economy during the period 1970-2022, By testing the Environmental Kuznets Curve KEC hypotheses in this economy. In order to achieve this object, the study utilized Augmented ARDL model. The main findings of the study indicated the validation of this hypotheses in Libya. In addition, the study results showed that the relationship between economic growth and environmental degradation can be illustrated as a cubic function. The turning pints was 9150.721 $ and 16834.02 $ respectively.