Sustainable Development in the EU: A Panel Quantile Regression Analysis of Green Growth and Human Capital Dynamics Avrupa Birliği’nde Sürdürülebilir Kalkınma: Yeşil Büyüme ve Beşerî Sermaye Dinamiklerinin Panel Kantil Regresyon Analizi

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Özer-Aksoy B., ATİK H.

Sosyoekonomi, cilt.34, sa.68, ss.533-557, 2026 (ESCI, Scopus, TRDizin) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 34 Sayı: 68
  • Basım Tarihi: 2026
  • Doi Numarası: 10.17233/sosyoekonomi.2026.02.22
  • Dergi Adı: Sosyoekonomi
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.533-557
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Green Growth, Human Capital, Panel Quantile Regression, Sustainable Development
  • Açık Arşiv Koleksiyonu: AVESİS Açık Erişim Koleksiyonu
  • Erciyes Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Human capital plays a significant role in achieving green growth objectives, particularly in the adoption of environmentally friendly technologies and the reduction of carbon footprints. This study examines the relationship between human capital and green growth in European Union member countries using panel quantile regression (MMQR) for the period 2000-2018. The findings reveal that components of human capital significantly impact green growth. In particular, variables such as education expenditures and environmental patents are found to have positive and increasing effects on energy efficiency in the medium and long term. These results indicate that human capital can enhance energy efficiency and play a critical role in achieving sustainable development goals.