Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Martin Paul Tabe-Ojong, Jourdain C. Lokossou, Bisrat Gebrekidan, Hippolyte D. Affognon
Summary: This study investigates the relationship between the adoption of climate-resilient groundnut varieties and production, consumption, and smallholder commercialization in Ghana, Mali, and Nigeria. The findings suggest that the adoption of these varieties increases smallholder production, consumption, and commercialization, with the greatest impact observed under sustained use. The study also indicates that adoption benefits all households, particularly smaller producers, and the increase in yield could explain the commercialization observed.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Agricultural Economics & Policy
Edinam Dope Setsoafia, Wanglin Ma, Alan Renwick
Summary: This study investigates the factors affecting smallholder farmers' decisions to adopt sustainable agricultural practices (SAPs) and the impacts of the adoption on farm income and food security. Results show that decisions are influenced by household demographics, plot-level characteristics, extension services and locations. Adopting multiple SAPs has larger positive impacts on farm income and food security than adopting single or two SAPs. Therefore, policies should focus on improving extension services and strengthening farmer-based organizations to promote the adoption of multiple SAPs.
AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD ECONOMICS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Studies
Dennis Sedem Ehiakpor, Gideon Danso-Abbeam, Yussif Mubashiru
Summary: The study highlights the importance of addressing the low adoption rates of SAPs, with determinants of adoption and adoption intensity including factors such as non-farm income, livestock ownership, participation in field demonstrations, among others. To improve SAP adoption, policies should target institutional and plot-specific characteristics.
Article
Agricultural Economics & Policy
Yiriyibin Bambio, Anurag Deb, Harounan Kazianga
Summary: The increased exposure to agricultural technologies in Ghana, Mali, and Senegal has positively influenced farmers' adoption and economic well-being, leading to improved agricultural productivity and income.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Abdul-Hanan Abdallah, Awal Abdul-Rahaman, Gazali Issahaku
Summary: The study found that joint adoption of SAPs significantly increases farm income and food security, with households adopting at least three practices obtaining higher farm income and food security compared to those adopting less than three practices. These findings reaffirm the notion that adopting SAPs as a package rather than single practice enables farm households to derive significant welfare benefits.
ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Boubie Vincent Bado, Anthony Whitbread, Maman Laminou Sanoussi Manzo
Summary: The study found that integrating Ziziphus trees into low input farming systems in arid regions of Africa can enhance agricultural productivity and increase farmers' incomes.
AGRICULTURE ECOSYSTEMS & ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Richard Kofi Asravor
Summary: The study shows that smallholder farmers in Ghana's NDR region face significant availability and liquidity constraints in adapting to climate change, with the lack of capacity building programs and funding for fertilizers as major obstacles. While most farmers do not apply any adaptation techniques, those who do commonly use soil and water conservation methods, as well as growing different crop varieties and diversifying crops. The research suggests a focus on capacity-building programs and investment in extension services to better support rural farm households in adapting to climate change.
ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
(2022)
Article
Development Studies
Rosaine N. Yegbemey
Summary: The study identified main land use strategies driven by climate change at the farm-level, including crop association/rotation, land reallocation/change of cropping patterns, water and soil conservation strategies, and field relocation. Socioeconomic characteristics of farmers have significant but differential effects on the choices of land use strategies. Extension services need to be revisited to better support smallholder farmers in adopting recommended strategies.
CLIMATE AND DEVELOPMENT
(2021)
Article
Development Studies
Kwabena Nyarko Addai, John N. Ng'ombe, Omphile Temoso
Summary: This study examines the relationship between farm size and dietary diversity among farm households in Northern Ghana. The results show that increasing cultivated land can improve household dietary diversity score, and this effect is enhanced by market information, use of improved seeds, chemical fertilizers and herbicides, and overall household asset value.
REVIEW OF DEVELOPMENT ECONOMICS
(2023)
Article
Economics
Benjamin Tetteh Anang, Clever Kwasi Apedo
Summary: Income diversification is crucial for small-scale farmers in low-income countries. Off-farm work can boost farm income, but there is a risk of labor loss effect. This study examines the impact of off-farm work on farm income using data from smallholder farmers in northern Ghana. The results show that off-farm work increases farm income, along with education, extension services, and input subsidy. However, farmer group membership and household size reduce farm income. The government should prioritize rural industrialization and provide more off-farm job opportunities for smallholder farmers.
COGENT ECONOMICS & FINANCE
(2023)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Emily Awuor Ouma, Clovice Kankya, Michel Dione, Terra Kelly, Dolapo Enahoro, Gaspar Chiwanga, Yakubu Abukari, Peter Msoffe, Boniface Baboreka Kayang, Huaijun Zhou
Summary: Smallholder poultry production in low- and middle-income countries is constrained by infectious diseases, particularly viral diseases such as Newcastle disease. This study used participatory epidemiology approaches to understand the challenges faced by smallholder poultry producers in Northern Ghana and Central Tanzania. The results highlighted the dominance of small-scale semi-intensive and extensive scavenging poultry production systems, and identified Newcastle disease as the highest cause of morbidity and mortality in chickens in both countries.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Studies
Abdul-Hanan Abdallah, Michael Ayamga, Joseph Agebase Awuni
Summary: Many studies have investigated the impacts of large-scale land acquisition (LSLA) on livelihoods, but there is a lack of academic research on the effects of LSLA by different actors on investment decisions and levels. This study examined the relationship between exposure to LSLA by domestic and foreign entities and investment in land-improving techniques. The results showed a bi-directional relationship, where LSLA can decrease some forms of farm investments, but also some farm investments can discourage exposure to LSLA.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Martinson Ankrah Twumasi, Abbas Ali Chandio, Ghulam Raza Sargani, Isaac Asare, Huaquan Zhang
Summary: This study examines the impact of off-farm employment on agriculture credit fungibility in rural households using survey data from four regions in Ghana, with a focus on agriculture credit from different sources. By employing the endogenous switching regression model, the study addresses the endogeneity issue of off-farm employment. The econometric model reveals that off-farm employment has a negative influence on the probability of practicing agriculture credit fungibility, highlighting the importance of off-farm employment in agriculture credit and recommending policy implications to alleviate this issue.
Article
Geography
Abdul-Rahim Abdulai, Ryan Gibson, Evan D. G. Fraser
Summary: Digitalization of agriculture is changing farmers' everyday activities across the farming spectrum in Northern Ghana. It redefines farmers' knowledge and competencies through new materials of phones and digital platforms, temporarily reshaping their routines and rhythms. This study aims to examine the phenomenon of agriculture digitalization through everyday practices and highlight the gradual changes and transitions in the day-to-day life of farmers, contributing to the scholarship on digital agriculture and rural change.
JOURNAL OF RURAL STUDIES
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Edward Martey, John K. M. Kuwornu
Summary: The study examines the factors influencing the adoption of integrated soil fertility management practices in Ghana, revealing that demographic, farm-related, and institutional factors, as well as perceptions of climate variability and shocks, play a significant role. Farmers adopt risk-averse decisions and mitigation strategies in response to climate shocks, with different perceptions leading to diverse combinations of ISFM practices. Providing timely climate information and promoting better fit ISFM practices can enhance adoption rates.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2021)
Article
Agricultural Economics & Policy
Philip Thornton, Jeroen Dijkman, Mario Herrero, Lili Szilagyi, Laura Cramer
Summary: Global food systems are facing unprecedented challenges in terms of production, inclusivity, and environmental impact, necessitating major reconfigurations. International publicly funded agricultural research will play a vital role in supporting goals like poverty reduction, food security, and natural resource improvement. Strengthening alignment between strategic objectives of research organizations and publicly funded outputs is crucial for achieving Sustainable Development Goals in the coming years.
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Agricultural Economics & Policy
Jessica Fanzo, Lawrence Haddad, Kate R. Schneider, Christophe Bene, Namukolo M. Covic, Alejandro Guarin, Anna W. Herforth, Mario Herrero, U. Rashid Sumaila, Nancy J. Aburto, Mary Amuyunzu-Nyamongo, Simon Barquera, Jane Battersby, Ty Beal, Paulina Bizzotto Molina, Emery Brusset, Carlo Cafiero, Christine Campeau, Patrick Caron, Andrea Cattaneo, Piero Conforti, Claire Davis, Fabrice A. J. DeClerck, Ismahane Elouafi, Carola Fabi, Jessica A. Gephart, Christopher D. Golden, Sheryl L. Hendriks, Jikun Huang, Amos Laar, Rattan Lal, Preetmoninder Lidder, Brent Loken, Quinn Marshall, Yuta J. Masuda, Rebecca McLaren, Lynnette M. Neufeld, Stella Nordhagen, Roseline Remans, Danielle Resnick, Marissa Silverberg, Maximo Torero Cullen, Francesco N. Tubiello, Jose-Luis Vivero-Pol, Shijin Wei, Jose Rosero Moncayo
Editorial Material
Psychology, Biological
Janet M. Box-Steffensmeier, Jean Burgess, Maurizio Corbetta, Kate Crawford, Esther Duflo, Laurel Fogarty, Alison Gopnik, Sari Hanafi, Mario Herrero, Ying-yi Hong, Yasuko Kameyama, Tatia M. C. Lee, Gabriel M. Leung, Daniel S. Nagin, Anna C. Nobre, Merete Nordentoft, Aysu Okbay, Andrew Perfors, Laura M. Rival, Cassidy R. Sugimoto, Bertil Tungodden, Claudia Wagner
Summary: Human behavior is complex and requires interdisciplinary research to address societal challenges. Broadening the scope of disciplines and incorporating insights from others is crucial for making progress.
NATURE HUMAN BEHAVIOUR
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
James Hammond, Kim Siegal, Daniel Milner, Emmanuel Elimu, Taylor Vail, Paul Cathala, Arsene Gatera, Azfar Karim, Ja-Eun Lee, Sabine Douxchamps, Mai Thanh Tu, Emily Ouma, Ben Lukuyu, Pius Lutakome, Sonja Leitner, Ibrahim Wanyama, Trang Pham Thi, Phan Thi Hong Phuc, Mario Herrero, Mark van Wijk
Summary: This study investigates the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on smallholder farmers in low- and middle-income countries. The research findings show that the containment measures have had significant and widespread effects on farmers' livelihoods and food security, affecting their ability to purchase food, generate off-farm income, sell farm produce, and access crop inputs. Most households interviewed have implemented coping strategies, but official aid is nearly absent.
AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Johannes Piipponen, Mika Jalava, Jan de Leeuw, Afag Rizayeva, Cecile Godde, Gabriel Cramer, Mario Herrero, Matti Kummu
Summary: Although the role of livestock in future food systems is debated, animal proteins are unlikely to completely disappear from our diet. Grasslands are a key source of primary productivity for livestock, and feed-food competition is often limited on such land. This study developed a method to estimate trends and interannual variability in global livestock carrying capacity and found that carrying capacity decreased on some grasslands areas but increased on others. Livestock forage requirements exceeded availability in certain regions. The findings have implications for global food system modeling, conservation efforts, and targeted sustainable intensification or rewilding efforts.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Neil L. Andrew, Edward H. Allison, Tom Brewer, John Connell, Hampus Eriksson, Jacob G. Eurich, Anna Farmery, Jessica A. Gephart, Christopher D. Golden, Mario Herrero, Karen Mapusua, Katherine L. Seto, Michael K. Sharp, Phillip Thornton, Anne Marie Thow, Jillian Tutuo
Summary: The Pacific food system has become more integrated into global food regimes, affecting availability and consumption of food, population health, and vulnerability to external drivers. Despite doubling crop production in the last fifty years, it has not kept up with population growth, leading to increased reliance on imported foods and resulting in malnutrition and poor health outcomes. The proposal is to transition the Pacific food system towards a hybrid form that supports healthy regionally-produced food.
GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY-AGRICULTURE POLICY ECONOMICS AND ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Ty Beal, Christopher D. Gardner, Mario Herrero, Lora L. Iannotti, Lutz Merbold, Stella Nordhagen, Anne Mottet
Summary: Scientific and political discussions on the role of animal-source foods (ASFs) in healthy and sustainable diets are usually divisive. This critical review examines the evidence on the health and environmental benefits and risks of ASFs and summarizes the evidence on alternative proteins. ASFs are rich in essential nutrients and can enhance food and nutrition security, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. However, excessive consumption of processed meat, red meat, and saturated fat should be limited, taking into account noncommunicable disease risks and environmental sustainability. When produced sustainably, ASFs can contribute to biodiversity restoration and greenhouse gas emissions mitigation. The amount and type of ASFs that are healthy and sustainable depend on local contexts, health priorities, and availability of alternative foods.
JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Adam C. Castonguay, Stephen Polasky, Matthew H. Holden, Mario Herrero, Daniel Mason-D'Croz, Cecile Godde, Jinfeng Chang, James Gerber, G. Bradd Witt, Edward T. Game, Brett A. Bryan, Brendan Wintle, Katie Lee, Payal Bal, Eve McDonald-Madden
Summary: Beef production is a complex global sustainability challenge that involves reducing poverty and hunger, as well as addressing climate change issues. Understanding the trade-offs between these goals on a global scale and at fine spatial resolution is crucial in achieving a globally sustainable beef industry.
NATURE SUSTAINABILITY
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
James Hammond, Tim Pagella, Mark E. Caulfield, Simon Fraval, Nils Teufel, Jannike Wichern, Esther Kihoro, Mario Herrero, Todd S. Rosenstock, Mark T. van Wijk
Summary: Based on a survey of 600 households in four sites in East Africa, it was found that almost two thirds of households experienced changes in poverty, but the overall poverty rates remained constant. Households with more resources were more likely to escape poverty through farm and off-farm activities, while the poorest households were trapped in poverty and required different approaches to alleviate poverty.
AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Kevin G. Volpp, Seth A. Berkowitz, Shreela V. Sharma, Cheryl A. M. Anderson, LaPrincess C. Brewer, Mitchell S. V. Elkind, Christopher D. Gardner, Julie E. Gervis, Robert A. Harrington, Mario Herrero, Alice H. Lichtenstein, Mark Mcclellan, Jen Muse, Christina A. Roberto, Justin P. V. Zachariah, American Heart Assoc
Summary: Unhealthy diets pose a major obstacle to achieving a healthier population in the United States. The concept of Food Is Medicine aims to provide healthy food resources to prevent, manage, or treat specific clinical conditions in coordination with the healthcare sector. However, there is a lack of strong evidence regarding the associations between Food Is Medicine interventions and health outcomes or costs, highlighting the need for more research in this field.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Monika Zurek, Jonathan Wirths, Aniek Hebinck, Scarlett Crawford, Preetmoninder Lidder, P. V. Vara Prasad, Pablo Tittonell, Mario Herrero, Julia Compton
Summary: Investments in research and innovation are crucial for sustainable agrifood systems and achieving sustainable development goals, but investors often neglect environmental and social objectives. System-oriented approaches are needed to guide and identify more sustainable innovations. This article presents a set of principles for agrifood research and innovation, aiming to guide investors in selecting more sustainable innovations.
FRONTIERS IN SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS
(2023)
Review
Food Science & Technology
A. Tzachor, M. Devare, C. Richards, P. Pypers, A. Ghosh, J. Koo, S. Johal, B. King
Summary: This article assesses the potential of large language models (LLMs), specifically Generative Pre-trained Transformer (GPT), to transform agricultural extension services. It focuses on the ability of LLMs to simplify scientific knowledge and provide personalized agricultural recommendations. The article emphasizes the shortcomings of this technology and proposes an idealized LLM design process with human experts involved to ensure responsible dissemination.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Peggy Schrobback, Gabriel Dennis, Yin Li, Dianne Mayberry, Alexandra Shaw, Theodore Knight-Jones, Thomas Lloyd Marsh, Dustin L. Pendell, Paul R. Torgerson, William Gilbert, Benjamin Huntington, Kassy Raymond, Deborah A. Stacey, Theresa Bernardo, Mieghan Bruce, K. Marie Mcintyre, Jonathan Rushton, Mario Herrero
Summary: This study estimated the global economic value of farmed animals and highlighted the importance of considering other values of farmed animals to society in decision making.
GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY-AGRICULTURE POLICY ECONOMICS AND ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Philip Thornton, Gerald Nelson, Dianne Mayberry, Mario Herrero
Summary: This study estimates the impact of heat stress caused by climate change on milk and meat production losses globally. The results show that by the end of the century, the losses under high greenhouse-gas emission scenario would amount to $399.4 billion, while under low emission scenario, the losses would be $148.9 billion. Adaptation measures will be crucial in mitigating these impacts.
LANCET PLANETARY HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Benjamin van Selm, Anita Frehner, Imke J. M. de Boer, Ollie van Hal, Renske Hijbeek, Martin K. van Ittersum, Elise F. Talsma, Jan Peter Lesschen, Chantal M. J. Hendriks, Mario Herrero, Hannah H. E. van Zanten
Summary: A resource-allocation model was used to compare the effects of circularity on animal-source nutrients in Europe with the EAT-Lancet reference diet, finding compatibility in total animal-source proteins but not specific animal-source foods. Circular food systems can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 31% and arable land use by up to 42%, but careful consideration of the substitutability between animal-source foods is needed to define their potential roles in human diets.
Article
Ecology
Simon Rabaa, Robert Wilken, Sylvie Geisendorf
Summary: Energy efficiency measures are crucial for combating climate change, but rebound effects may undermine their effectiveness. This study finds that prior energy efficiency behavior does not hinder subsequent climate-friendly behavior, which is determined by individual demographics and environmental attitudes.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Ecology
James R. Meldrum, Patricia A. Champ, Hannah Brenkert-Smith, Christopher M. Barth, Abby E. McConnell, Carolyn Wagner, Colleen Donovan
Summary: This study reassessed a previous study using a richer dataset and found that individuals with lower incomes are less likely to participate in cost-sharing programs, and even if they do participate, they contribute a lower share. This indicates potential economic equity concerns.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Daniel Rueb
Summary: This paper examines the distributional effects of the European Commission's Fit-for-55 package at the household level in seven EU countries and finds that a household-size specific lump-sum refund can mitigate the negative distributional effects of a carbon tax and reduce overall inequality.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2024)
Correction
Ecology
Anke Jacksohn, Miguel Angel Tovar Reanos, Frank Pothen, Katrin Rehdanz
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Pierre Chiaverina, Sophie Drogue, Florence Jacquet
Summary: This study investigates the impact of farmers' participation in different short food supply chains (SFSCs) on synthetic pesticide use and crop yields. The findings show that farmers who sell part of their crops through direct-to-consumer channels use significantly fewer synthetic pesticides compared to those who sell through long food supply chains. However, there is no evidence that farmers involved in direct-to-retailer channels use significantly fewer synthetic pesticides. Additionally, there is no indication that SFSC participation affects crop yields.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Kangyin Dong, Yang Liu, Jianda Wang, Xiucheng Dong
Summary: This study uses the generalized method of moments (GMM) model to explore the relationship between the digital economy and energy vulnerability in 110 economies. The findings suggest that the digital economy effectively reduces energy vulnerability, with digital infrastructure and social impact being the main contributors. Furthermore, the digital economy helps upgrade the industrial structure and financial development level, thereby reducing energy vulnerability. Additionally, the negative impact of the digital economy on energy vulnerability is more significant in regions with higher income levels.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Romain Espinosa, Nicolas Treich
Summary: This study examines a simple model of consumption of animals with altruistic behavior towards animals. The model reveals a public good issue, where the market equilibrium leads to low quality and excessive quantity of animal lives when they are not worth living. The implications of the findings and the significance of the modeling choices for future economic research on animal welfare are discussed.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Arianna Buratto, Lorenzo Lotti
Summary: Finding ways to steer consumers towards vegetarian and plant-based meals is important for reducing the environmental impact of diets. In this study, we investigated the use of nudges in restaurants to increase sales of vegetarian and plant-based dishes. We found that removing symbols for these dishes increased sales, while adding a low emissions symbol had no effect. However, when the nudge was made transparent through a statement, sales significantly increased. These findings support the use of nudges as cost-effective interventions to address unsustainable food consumption in the hospitality sector.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Emmanuel Paroissien, Timothy K. M. Beatty, Antoine Nebout
Summary: This article provides empirical evidence that the opportunity cost of time explains the frequency of household food waste. The study found that proxies for the opportunity cost of time were positively correlated with the probability of reporting wasting food.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Jefim Vogel, Gauthier Guerin, Daniel W. O'Neill, Julia K. Steinberger
Summary: This study explores the vulnerability of livelihoods to a reduction in economic output and introduces a novel analytic framework to describe their relationship. The study finds that the vulnerability is not inevitable but arises from insecurity in wage labor, adequate incomes, and pensions. These conditions are primarily due to profit maximization and neoliberal welfare and labor policies. The study identifies a range of interventions to overcome this vulnerability and make stringent environmental policies socially sustainable and politically palatable.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Franziska Dorn, Simone Maxand, Thomas Kneib
Summary: Understanding the interconnected nature of rising carbon emissions and income inequality is crucial to achieve social and ecological sustainability. The distributional copula model used in this study uncovers complex interdependencies that standard linear regression techniques might hide.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Darius Corbier, Frederic Gonand
Summary: The article investigates the macroeconomic channels of transmission of the low-carbon transition in two official scenarios for the French power system under different oil price scenarios. The results show that technical progress and substitution mechanisms can drive the decarbonization of the economy and growth, with energy demand and durable goods demand being the main transmission channels.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Gloria Amaris, Stepan Vesely, Stephane Hess, Christian A. Klockner
Summary: The study of human behavior is crucial for the development of policies for sustainability. It is important to consider the possibility of spillover effects in mathematical models, as exposure to related choices can influence subsequent behavior. Our study demonstrates the existence of these spillover effects and showcases the effectiveness of discrete choice models.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Sonia Almeida Neves, Antonio Cardoso Marques, Leonardo Batista de sa Lopes
Summary: This paper investigates the impact of European Union regulations on e-waste exports. The findings suggest that taxation is ineffective in reducing e-waste exports and may even increase them. Additionally, high dependence on foreign raw materials and sub-standard waste collection systems contribute to the increase in e-waste exports. Therefore, investing in e-waste collection facilities can better utilize the valuable resources in this waste.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Gregor Semieniuk
Summary: Efforts to decouple economic growth from resource use and negative environmental impacts have yielded inconclusive results, partially due to the uncertainties in historical measurement arising from definitional changes to GDP. This study examines the impact of GDP vintages on decoupling results and finds that a significant number of countries switch between relative decoupling and recoupling, and that GDP vintages also affect environmental Kuznets curve results and the decline in global energy intensity. The inconsistencies in economic measurement introduce ambiguity into historical decoupling evidence and model projections into the future.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2024)
