Decoupling Growth from Degradation: A Fractional Frequency Fourier Analysis of India’s Aviation Sector and the Environmental Kuznets Curve
ECONOMIA (BRASÍLIA), sa.Forthcomin, ss.1-10, 2026 (Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Basım Tarihi: 2026
- Dergi Adı: ECONOMIA (BRASÍLIA)
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus, ABI/INFORM, Directory of Open Access Journals
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.1-10
- Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
India’s rapidly expanding aviation sector presents a significant challenge for sustainable
development. This study explores the complex relationship between economic growth, air
transportation, financial development, and environmental degradation in India using the
ecological footprint as a comprehensive indicator of resource consumption. Employing a novel
fractional frequency Fourier approach, the study analyzes the validity of the Environmental
Kuznets Curve hypothesis for India’s aviation sector from 1970 to 2021. Findings contradict
the EKC hypothesis, revealing a U-shaped relationship between economic growth and
environmental degradation. This highlights the need for proactive strategies to decouple
aviation growth from its environmental impacts. The study finds that financial development
plays a mitigating role in promoting environmental sustainability by facilitating investments in
clean technologies and sustainable practices within the aviation industry. However, increased
air transport freight activity is associated with a larger ecological footprint, emphasizing the
need for sustainable logistics practices. The research proposes policy recommendations for
India’s aviation sector, including promoting renewable fuels, implementing carbon pricing
mechanisms, and incentivizing green logistics services. By integrating these recommendations
into policy frameworks, India can foster a more sustainable model of production and
consumption within this vital sector, ensuring its growth does not come at the expense of the environment.