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The substantial increase in global renewable energy usage has promoted research in this field, particularly in developed countries, which play a crucial role in reducing the impacts of climate change. However, the role and effects of corruption on this type of energy have attracted less attention. Moreover, as attention to the link between corruption and renewable energy are critical criteria for development, it is imperative to assess the link between corruption and renewable energy, especially in developed countries, where they claim to have succeeded in the fight against corruption. This study examines the relation between corruption and renewable energy usage in 42 developed nations. The analysis employs the pooled mean group technique and covers the period between 2012– 2020. Results reveal a strong and meaningful relation between the corruption perception index and renewable energy consumption in the long term, while it is insignificant in the short term. Based on these results, we suggest that policymakers should focus on the environmental effects of corruption and on implementing effective policies.
Rahro et al. (Mon,) studied this question.