Foreign capital and environmental degradation in Libya
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.58987/dujhss.v4i8.311Keywords:
foreign direct investment, environmental degradation, Pollution haven hypotheses, LibyaAbstract
The main aim of this study was to investigate the nature of relationship between foreign direct investment and environmental degradation in Libya during the period 1990-2023. In order to achieve its objective, the study adopted Augmented ARDL model. The study results indicate the existence of Pollution haven hypotheses PHH. Moreover, it showed a positive relationship between foreign direct investment and environmental degradation in Libya.
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