Urbanization and economic growth in LibyaDo environmental issues matter?
Keywords:
urbanization, physical economic growth, sustainable economic growth, the Libyan economyAbstract
The main aim of this study was to estimate the relationship between urbanization and
economic growth in the Libyan economy both in physical and sustainable concepts.
In order to achieve its objective the study used annual data covering the period 1990-
2020. In addition, it adopted AARDL model.
The main findings of the study indicated a positive ling run relationship between
urbanization and physical economic growth. However, a negative ling run relationship
between urbanization and sustainable economic growth was captured.
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