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Table 2 Data description

From: Decomposition of the decoupling of CO2 emissions from economic growth in Ghana

Variable

Definition

Measurement

\(GDP\)

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

  1. Source: WDI 2020