Beyond the effect, an examination of elements empowering women in politics on C02 reduction: from an econometric approach

Yıl 2023, Cilt: 6 Sayı: 1, 1 - 20, 30.05.2023

Kadir Aden

Öz

Demonstrating the existence of Gender differentiation in the context of women's involvement in the environment in contrast to their male peers in the same field, have been complex if somewhat paradoxical. The current paper examines this general trend from an alternative dimension. We focused on factors that assist and empower women in politics to adopt policies that retroactively reduce the level of C02 emissions. In doing so, Nordic and Central European countries from 2002 to 2021 were selected. A fixed effect, random effect, and quantile regression analysis have been performed. The findings demonstrated that indeed, a greater number of women holding seats in parliament led to C02 reduction, whereas variables such as the Absence of corruption, academic freedom, respect for fundamental rights, and Government effectiveness showed a significant effect by assisting in women's mission. Reversely, regulatory quality and freedom of association don’t contribute to women's embracing policies mitigating the level of C02. The quantile regression reported that all the variables (also women in politics) correspondingly affect C02 quantities, nevertheless, this collective effect only materializes in the upper percentile.

Anahtar Kelimeler

C02 emission, Women in politics, Environmental governance, quantile regression, Panel data

Teşekkür

Thank you for considering my manuscript, and happy new year.

Etkisinin ötesinde, siyasette kadınları güçlendiren unsurların C02 azaltımı üzerine bir incelemesi: ekonometrik bir yaklaşımdan

Öz

Aynı alandaki erkek akranlarının aksine, kadınların çevreye katılımı bağlamında Cinsiyet farklılaşmasının varlığını göstermek, biraz paradoksal olsa da karmaşık olmuştur. Mevcut makale, bu genel eğilimi alternatif bir boyuttan incelemektedir. Politikadaki kadınların geriye dönük olarak C02 emisyonlarını azaltan politikalar benimsemelerine yardımcı olan ve onları güçlendiren faktörlere odaklandık. Bunu yaparken, 2002'den 2021'e kadar İskandinav ve Orta Avrupa ülkeleri seçildi. Sabit etki, rastgele etki ve niceliksel regresyon analizi yapılmıştır. Bulgular, gerçekten de parlamentoda daha fazla sayıda kadının C02 azalmasına yol açtığını, oysa yolsuzluğun olmaması, akademik özgürlük, temel haklara saygı ve Hükümetin etkinliği gibi değişkenlerin kadınların misyonuna yardımcı olarak önemli bir etki gösterdiğini gösterdi. Tersine, düzenleyici kalite ve örgütlenme özgürlüğü, C02 düzeyini hafifleten kadınları kucaklayıcı politikalara katkıda bulunmaz. Kantil regresyon, tüm değişkenlerin (siyasetteki kadınlar da dahil) CO2 miktarlarını uygun şekilde etkilediğini bildirdi, ancak bu toplu etki yalnızca üst yüzdelik dilimde gerçekleşti.

Anahtar Kelimeler

C02 emission, Women in politics, Environmental governance, quantile regression, Panel data

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