Inequality and renewable energy consumption in Sub-Saharan Africa: implication for high income countries

The study investigates conclusions from the scholarly literature that for low and middle-income countries, higher income inequality is linked with lower carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. Using a sample of 39 sub-Saharan countries consisting lower- this how increasing affects renewable energy consumption. empirical evidence based on quadratic Tobit regressions. investigated assumption only partially valid because net positive impact apparent in one three variables used study. It difficult to establish whether or equality hypothesis underpinning nexus between consumption hold Sub-Saharan Africa. However, significant results terms threshold, when Atkinson index below threshold 0.6180 while becomes exceeds 0.6180. Hence, as main policy implication, equitable redistribution be promoted and, therefore, policies favor not encouraged, makers should keep