The substantial literature on the existence of an inverted U-shaped relationship between environmental degradation and economic growth-known as the Environmental Kuznets Curve (EKC)-has produced very mixed evidence. This largely depends on model and variable selection uncertainty. We address...

In contemporary times, nations across the globe, encompassing both developed and emerging economies, are actively pursuing the objective of achieving sustainable economic growth. China, as a prominent emerging nation, holds a significant position in the worldwide environment. However, it is...