From: Decomposition of the decoupling of CO2 emissions from economic growth in Ghana
Variable | Definition | Measurement |
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\(GDP\) | Gross domestic product converted to growth rate | GDP in billions (LCU) |
\({CO}_{2}\) | Total carbon emission | CO2 emissions (kt) |
\(GDPE\) | GDP per energy consumption | GDP per unit of energy use (PPP $ per kg of oil equivalent) |
\(P\) | Total population | The total population includes all residents in Ghana |
\(E\) | Energy consumption | Energy use (kg of oil equivalent per capita) |
\({C}_{i}\) | carbon emission from sector \(i\), | CO2 emissions from the energy sector |