The Impact of Economic Complexity on Carbon Intensity: A Dynamic Analysis of OECD Countries
Journal: Anadolu Kültürel Araştırmalar Dergisi
Year: 2026

This study examines the effects of economic complexity on carbon intensity using dynamic panel data methods including data from 36 OECD countries over the period 1995-2023. Carbon intensity, which reflects the environmental efficiency of economic production, was used as the dependent variable, while the economic complexity index was the main explanatory variable. The analysis was conducted using the System Generalized Method of Moments to address potential endogeneity issues and account for dyna