Role of climate change in economic uncertainty of Pakistan: New approach with qualitative comparative analysis
2024

Climate Change and Economic Uncertainty in Pakistan

Sample size: 30 publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Usman Usama, Yang Xueyan, Nasir Muhammad Ismail

Primary Institution: School of Public Policy and Administration, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, PR China

Hypothesis

What are the antecedents of climate abnormalities in Pakistan that lead to economic instability?

Conclusion

The study identifies several key factors linking climate change to economic instability in Pakistan and suggests systematic approaches to mitigate these risks.

Supporting Evidence

  • Climate change is causing significant economic challenges in Pakistan.
  • Experts emphasize the need for systematic approaches to mitigate climate risks.
  • Interviews revealed that climate change is linked to increased poverty and unemployment.

Takeaway

This study looks at how changes in the climate can make it harder for people in Pakistan to make a living and stay safe. It suggests ways to help fix these problems.

Methodology

Qualitative methods including fuzzy set qualitative comparative analysis (fsQCA) and semi-structured interviews with experts.

Potential Biases

Potential bias due to the purposive sampling method used to select experts.

Limitations

The study's findings are based on a limited sample of 30 experts, which may not fully represent the broader population.

Participant Demographics

30 participants, including 16 economic analysts and 14 climate change experts, with 30% women and 70% men.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e40889

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