5. What is an Environmental Kuznets Cure? Would you expect that it would be more likely to hold for a local international air pollutant?

An Environmental Kuznets Curve is an economic theory that suggests that, as countries become more industrialized, pollution initially rises but then eventually stabilizes and reduces. This hypothesis has been applied to various environmental issues, such as air pollution, water pollution, deforestation, and climate change. The degree to which an Environmental Kuznets Curve holds for a local international air pollutant would depend on the characteristics of the particular pollutant and the countries in question. Generally, however, one would expect the Environmental Kuznets Cure to be more likely to hold for the local international air pollutant due to increased economic development, resulting in the implementation of more stringent environmental regulations and technological innovations that can lead to cleaner air and reduced air pollution.