Short-Run Links in Ecological Footprint: A Dynamic Factor Analysis for the EU

The Ecological Footprint (EFP) is a useful indicator for assessing the progress of environmental performance and offers solid basis sustainability studies. In this paper, we contribute to broadening its possibilities investigation by measuring cross-country links in EFP global hectares per capita. modeling framework based on dynamic factor analysis estimate, parametric form, an index that provides information about short-run dynamics EU. Following approach, identify different patterns behavior European countries during period 1962–2017. results show stronger across main countries: France, Austria, Belgium, Germany, Denmark U.K. proposed gives better understanding behind degradation EU applicable implementation design policies.