From resources to resilience: Understanding the impact of standard of living and energy consumption on natural resource rent in Asia
As Asia faces the dual challenges of rapid economic expansion and mounting environmental pressures, the region's ability to balance growth with sustainability has become a focal point of global discourse. With increasing energy demands, escalating CO₂ emissions, and widening income inequality,...
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| description | As Asia faces the dual challenges of rapid economic expansion and mounting environmental pressures, the region's ability to balance growth with sustainability has become a focal point of global discourse. With increasing energy demands, escalating CO₂ emissions, and widening income inequality, an integrated approach to managing natural resources has never been more critical. This study responds to this urgent need by examining the complex interplay between energy consumption, living standards, and natural resource rents—factors that will determine whether Asia can sustain its growth without depleting its ecological assets. Our analysis incorporates key variables such as standard of living, income inequality, renewable and nonrenewable energy consumption, CO₂ emissions, gross fixed capital formation, and foreign direct investment, all of which play crucial roles in shaping natural resource rents across Asian economies. Using Moment Quantile Regression (MMQR), we uncover nuanced insights into how these factors interact across different economic contexts. The findings reveal a negative correlation between higher living standards and resource rents, indicating that countries like Japan and South Korea, which have transitioned to more diversified, technology-driven sectors, demonstrate a pathway for sustainable growth. Conversely, economies like Indonesia and Malaysia, with lower living standards and higher dependence on resource rents, face challenges related to income inequality and environmental degradation. Renewable energy consumption positively impacts resource rents, while reliance on fossil fuels has a detrimental effect, reinforcing the need for energy portfolio diversification. A strong link between CO₂ emissions and resource rents highlights the necessity of balancing economic growth with environmental preservation. This study provides policymakers with actionable insights, emphasizing the importance of adopting sustainable energy practices, addressing income inequality, and managing foreign investments responsibly to ensure long-term resilience and prosperity in Asian economies while safeguarding vital natural resources for future generations. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-07d9c077d0ce4815b93e757352320dcb2025-01-12T05:24:54ZengElsevierEnergy Strategy Reviews2211-467X2025-01-0157101590From resources to resilience: Understanding the impact of standard of living and energy consumption on natural resource rent in AsiaMuhammad Imran0Muhammad Tufail1Chen Mo2Salman Wahab3Muhammad Kamran Khan4Wong Chee Hoo5Zhu Ling6School of Business, Hengxing University, Qingdao, China; Bahria Business School, Bahria University Islamabad, Islamabad, PakistanSchool of Economics, Xi'an Jiaotong University Xian, Xian, ChinaManagement Science and Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, China; Corresponding author.School of Economics, Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, ChinaBahria Business School, Bahria University Islamabad, Islamabad, Pakistan; Department of Systems Research, Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences, PolandFaculty of Business and Communications, INTI International University, MalaysiaFaculty of Liberal Arts, Shinawatra University, ThailandAs Asia faces the dual challenges of rapid economic expansion and mounting environmental pressures, the region's ability to balance growth with sustainability has become a focal point of global discourse. With increasing energy demands, escalating CO₂ emissions, and widening income inequality, an integrated approach to managing natural resources has never been more critical. This study responds to this urgent need by examining the complex interplay between energy consumption, living standards, and natural resource rents—factors that will determine whether Asia can sustain its growth without depleting its ecological assets. Our analysis incorporates key variables such as standard of living, income inequality, renewable and nonrenewable energy consumption, CO₂ emissions, gross fixed capital formation, and foreign direct investment, all of which play crucial roles in shaping natural resource rents across Asian economies. Using Moment Quantile Regression (MMQR), we uncover nuanced insights into how these factors interact across different economic contexts. The findings reveal a negative correlation between higher living standards and resource rents, indicating that countries like Japan and South Korea, which have transitioned to more diversified, technology-driven sectors, demonstrate a pathway for sustainable growth. Conversely, economies like Indonesia and Malaysia, with lower living standards and higher dependence on resource rents, face challenges related to income inequality and environmental degradation. Renewable energy consumption positively impacts resource rents, while reliance on fossil fuels has a detrimental effect, reinforcing the need for energy portfolio diversification. A strong link between CO₂ emissions and resource rents highlights the necessity of balancing economic growth with environmental preservation. This study provides policymakers with actionable insights, emphasizing the importance of adopting sustainable energy practices, addressing income inequality, and managing foreign investments responsibly to ensure long-term resilience and prosperity in Asian economies while safeguarding vital natural resources for future generations.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211467X24002992Total natural resource rentStandard of livingIncome inequalityEnergy consumptionCO2 emissions |
| spellingShingle | Muhammad Imran Muhammad Tufail Chen Mo Salman Wahab Muhammad Kamran Khan Wong Chee Hoo Zhu Ling From resources to resilience: Understanding the impact of standard of living and energy consumption on natural resource rent in Asia Energy Strategy Reviews Total natural resource rent Standard of living Income inequality Energy consumption CO2 emissions |
| title | From resources to resilience: Understanding the impact of standard of living and energy consumption on natural resource rent in Asia |
| title_full | From resources to resilience: Understanding the impact of standard of living and energy consumption on natural resource rent in Asia |
| title_fullStr | From resources to resilience: Understanding the impact of standard of living and energy consumption on natural resource rent in Asia |
| title_full_unstemmed | From resources to resilience: Understanding the impact of standard of living and energy consumption on natural resource rent in Asia |
| title_short | From resources to resilience: Understanding the impact of standard of living and energy consumption on natural resource rent in Asia |
| title_sort | from resources to resilience understanding the impact of standard of living and energy consumption on natural resource rent in asia |
| topic | Total natural resource rent Standard of living Income inequality Energy consumption CO2 emissions |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211467X24002992 |
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