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Assessment of the Validity of the Environmental Kuznets Curve (EKC) Hypothesis in the Nigerian Economy

The Environmental Kuznets Curve (EKC) hypothesis is a theory based on income inequality and economic growth/development. It seeks to identify the relationship between different indicators of environmental pollution and per capita income. The theory suggests that environmental quality decreases in early periods of economic growth; but after a certain level of economic advancement, the economy begins to experience environmental quality increase. This study is carried out to confirm whether the EKC theory is applicable in Nigerian economy. The study employed quarterly time series data ranging fro…