Dimensions of sustainability: Assessing the impact of technology intensity and global value chains in east and southeast asia

• Hugo Campos Romero ^[1] ; Óscar Rodil Marzábal ^[1]
  1. [1] Universidade de Santiago de Compostela

     Universidade de Santiago de Compostela

     Santiago de Compostela, España

     
• Localización: Revista de economía mundial, ISSN 1576-0162, Nº 69, 2025, págs. 119-144
• Idioma: inglés
• Títulos paralelos:
  • Dimensiones de la sostenibilidad: Evaluando el impacto de la intensidad tecnológica y las cadenas de valor globales en el este y sudeste asiático
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  • español

    Este trabajo explora la hipótesis de la curva medioambiental de Kuznets en el este y sudeste asiático. El análisis, basado en datos de la OCDE y el Banco Mundial, investiga cómo se correlaciona el crecimiento económico con los indicadores medioambientales en un contexto de intenso comercio mundial e integración en las cadenas de valor mundiales. Las conclusiones indican que, si bien el crecimiento del PIB y el aumento del consumo de energía elevan inicialmente las emisiones, una mayor integración en las cadenas de valor mundiales y en los sectores de alta tecnología puede mitigar estos efectos. El estudio destaca el papel de la innovación tecnológica y la eficiencia energética, abogando por políticas que fomenten el crecimiento económico junto con la sostenibilidad medioambiental.

    Los resultados contribuyen a entender cómo alinear los objetivos económicos con la sostenibilidad ecológica en una economía mundial altamente interconectada.

  • English

    This paper explores the Environmental Kuznets Curve hypothesis within East and Southeast Asia. The analysis, drawing on OECD and World Bank data, investigates how economic growth correlates with environmental indicators amid intense global trade and integration into global value chains. The findings indicate that while GDP growth and increased energy consumption initially raise emissions, higher integration in global value chains and high-tech sectors can mitigate these effects. The study emphasizes the role of technological innovation and energy efficiency, advocating for policies that foster economic growth alongside environmental sustainability. The results contribute to understanding how to align economic objectives with ecological sustainability in a highly interconnected global economy.

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