Income inequality, fintech innovation, and CO2 emissions
Evidence from OECD countries
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 19499666 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Tarek Ghazouani (0000-0001-5879-100X, University of Jendouba, corresponding author), Mohamed Ali Hamdi (0009-0003-2678-5731, University of Jendouba), M A Al-Sayed Hamdi (University of Jendouba) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 32 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Pages | 650-670 |
| Publication date | 2025-08-18 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Sustainable Development & World Ecology (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1350-4509 • E-ISSN: 1745-2627 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/13504509.2025.2528228 |
| OpenAlex | W4411995075 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 142 |
In the era of digital finance, income inequality and climate change stand as pressing global challenges. Financial technology (fintech) has emerged as a potential solution to address both the income gap and environmental protection. This study examines the linear and nonlinear impacts of income inequality and fintech on CO2 emissions, utilizing panel data from 33 OECD countries spanning from 2000 to 2020. Employing a variety of econometric techniques, including OLS models, fixed effects models, instrumental variables estimation, and panel threshold models, the research focuses on exploring the relationship between income inequality, fintech, and CO2 emissions. The findings indicate that income inequality exacerbates CO2 emissions, whereas fintech mitigates them. Additionally, fintech moderates the relationship between income inequality and CO2 emissions, suggesting that higher levels of fintech enhance the impact of income inequality on emissions. Threshold analysis reveals a nonlinear relationship between income inequality and CO2 emissions, influenced by fintech. As fintech advances in accessibility, efficiency, and integration with sustainable practices, the impact of income inequality on CO2 emissions diminishes. This study provides new insights into the dynamics between income inequality and CO2 emissions, offering valuable information for policy and strategy development in the digital finance era
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| Unique citing works | 3 |
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| Citations per year | 3 |
| Citation span | 2026 - 2027 (2) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 2 |