Table 2 Variables’ description.
Type | Symbol | Definition | Unit | Data source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dependent | EFP | Ecological footprint* | Global hectares | GFN11 |
LCF | Load capacity factor** | Biocapacity/EFP | ||
Independent | PCI-T | PCI in total | Basis Point | UNCTAD12 |
PCI-EN | PCI for energy | |||
PCI-HC | PCI for human capital | |||
PCI-IC | PCI for ICT | |||
PCI-IN | PCI for institutions | |||
PCI-NC | PCI for natural capital | |||
PCI-PS | PCI for private sector | |||
PCI-SC | PCI for structural change | |||
PCI-TR | PCI for transport | |||
Control | GDP | Gross domestic product | Constant USD | World Bank (WB)62 |
NEC | Nuclear EC | Exajoules | Energy Institute (EI)63 | |
REC | Renewable EC |