Spatial spillover effects of sustainable development in the EU
Makaleler > Tam Makale · 2026
Yazarlar: Çağla BUCAK, Abdurrahman Nazif ÇATIK
Spatial Economic Analysis, SSCI İndekslerine Giren Dergi, Uluslararası, Wos, 2026, cilt 1, ss 1-16
DOI: 10.1080/17421772.2026.2682825
Özet
This study analyses the impact of environmental policy stringency, hydropower consumption and oil consumption on the sustainable development index for 20 EU countries from 1996 to 2020. By incorporating a measure of strict environmental policies, this research aims to fill a critique gap in literature, becoming the first study to examine spillover effects of sustainable development among EU countries. The results demonstrate that sustainable development spills over among these countries, indicating a positive regional impact. Environmental policy stringency and hydropower consumption directly, indirectly and positively affect sustainable development, whereas GDP per capita and oil consumption exert negative effects. Relevant policy implications are discussed based on these findings.