Linking environmental protection and economic development in euro- Mediterranean countries

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2010-06-14
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Rani Shahwan
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<p>This research paper aims at evaluating the realities of Euro-Mediterranean countries indirect,<br /> but, meaningful approach, that is, investigating the relationship between environmental<br /> protection actions and economic development in terms of Gross Domestic Product (GDP).<br /> Therefore, the researcher assumes that the more successful environmental protection actions<br /> the more DGP growth in Euro-Mediterranean countries.</p> <p>This study is based on the analysis of published secondary data about economic and<br /> environmental situation of Euro-Mediterranean countries. The researcher is building up a<br /> linkage between these two major constructs to come up with a more comprehensive but<br /> precise understanding of the situation in these countries which is expected to be of a high<br /> value for politicians, economists, and other decision makers.</p>
<p>This research paper aims at evaluating the realities of Euro-Mediterranean countries indirect,<br /> but, meaningful approach, that is, investigating the relationship between environmental<br /> protection actions and economic development in terms of Gross Domestic Product (GDP).<br /> Therefore, the researcher assumes that the more successful environmental protection actions<br /> the more DGP growth in Euro-Mediterranean countries.</p> <p>This study is based on the analysis of published secondary data about economic and<br /> environmental situation of Euro-Mediterranean countries. The researcher is building up a<br /> linkage between these two major constructs to come up with a more comprehensive but<br /> precise understanding of the situation in these countries which is expected to be of a high<br /> value for politicians, economists, and other decision makers.</p>
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