Potentially Terminal Conditions: Economic Globalization and Ecological Footprint

Authors

Raymond A. Wiseley, Gettysburg CollegeFollow

Class Year

2021

Document Type

Student Research Paper

Date of Creation

Fall 2020

Department 1

Political Science

Abstract

This paper studies the relationship between economic globalization and environmental footprint. It hypothesizes that economic globalization will increase the negative environmental impact. The study covers theories for and against this argument, focusing especially on the validity of an environmental Kuznets curve, market-based solutions, and other suggested policies. It then gathers data and tests the relationship using a regression analysis. The results show a statistically significant positive relationship between economic globalization and ecological impact. The study concludes by discussing these results and proposing future steps.

Comments

Written for POL 403: Senior Capstone

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Recommended Citation

Wiseley, Raymond A., "Potentially Terminal Conditions: Economic Globalization and Ecological Footprint" (2020). Student Publications. 944.
https://cupola.gettysburg.edu/student_scholarship/944