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Testing the Material Kuznets Curve Hypothesis in Turkey: The Role of Mineral Resources and Urbanization

This study tests the Material Kuznets Curve (MKC) hypothesis for Turkey (2000-2021) using ARDL bounds testing, examining relationships between material footprint per capita, economic growth, mineral rents, and urbanization. Utilizing UNEP Global Material Flows Database and World...