DIRECT AND INDIRECT EFFECTS OF THE TEXTILE INDUSTRY ON AIR POLLUTION IN UZBEKISTAN – MACROECONOMIC ANALYSIS
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This article presents a macro-level econometric analysis of the direct and indirect effects of the textile industry on air pollution in Uzbekistan. The analysis incorporates key variables, including electricity supply across the entire industrial sector, textile production output, and the share of the textile industry in total industrial activity. The study examines observed deviations in pollution levels and identifies underlying economic and structural factors. Based on the findings, the article provides policy-oriented recommendations and strategic measures aimed at mitigating environmental impacts and reducing air pollution in Uzbekistan.
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air pollution macroeconomic statistics textile industry industry output SDGReferences
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