Has information and communication technology improved environmental quality in the OECD? —a dynamic panel analysis
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The mechanisms through which ICT can affect the environment, namely education, transportation, foreign direct investment, regulatory quality, and institutional quality, are identified, which have critical implications for combatting climate change.Abstract:
The debate on the role of information and communication technology (ICT) in environmental sustainability remains a puzzle in empirical research. It is unclear whether ICT can help mitigate the afte...read more
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