THE PRICE OF PROSPERITY: CARBON LOCK-IN, AGGLOMERATION ECONOMIES, AND THE EKC PATHWAY IN ASEAN
This research investigates the macroeconomic determinants of CO₂ emissions in the ASEAN-10 region, analyzing the tension between rapid economic expansion, energy consumption, and demographic shifts. Utilizing a balanced panel dataset (2000-2022) comprising 230 observations, the research employs a Panel Estimated Genera...