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<journal-id>2218-3620</journal-id>
<journal-title><![CDATA[Revista Universidad y Sociedad]]></journal-title>
<abbrev-journal-title><![CDATA[Universidad y Sociedad]]></abbrev-journal-title>
<issn>2218-3620</issn>
<publisher>
<publisher-name><![CDATA[Editorial "Universo Sur"]]></publisher-name>
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<article-id>S2218-36202025000300033</article-id>
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<article-title xml:lang="en"><![CDATA[The potential of the green economy to impact socio-economic well-being in the Republic of Azerbaijan]]></article-title>
<article-title xml:lang="es"><![CDATA[El potencial de la economía verde para incidir en el bienestar socioeconómico en la República de Azerbaiyán]]></article-title>
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<contrib-group>
<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname><![CDATA[Sarastan]]></surname>
<given-names><![CDATA[Ruhangiz Aliyeva]]></given-names>
</name>
<xref ref-type="aff" rid="Aff"/>
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<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname><![CDATA[Salman]]></surname>
<given-names><![CDATA[Vafa Azizova]]></given-names>
</name>
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</contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname><![CDATA[Cavid]]></surname>
<given-names><![CDATA[Ziynat Mehdiyeva]]></given-names>
</name>
<xref ref-type="aff" rid="Aff"/>
</contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname><![CDATA[Ibrahim]]></surname>
<given-names><![CDATA[Ulviyya Mehdiyeva]]></given-names>
</name>
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<aff id="Af1">
<institution><![CDATA[,Azerbaijan University  ]]></institution>
<addr-line><![CDATA[ ]]></addr-line>
<country>Azerbaijan</country>
</aff>
<pub-date pub-type="pub">
<day>00</day>
<month>06</month>
<year>2025</year>
</pub-date>
<pub-date pub-type="epub">
<day>00</day>
<month>06</month>
<year>2025</year>
</pub-date>
<volume>17</volume>
<numero>3</numero>
<copyright-statement/>
<copyright-year/>
<self-uri xlink:href="http://scielo.sld.cu/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&amp;pid=S2218-36202025000300033&amp;lng=en&amp;nrm=iso"></self-uri><self-uri xlink:href="http://scielo.sld.cu/scielo.php?script=sci_abstract&amp;pid=S2218-36202025000300033&amp;lng=en&amp;nrm=iso"></self-uri><self-uri xlink:href="http://scielo.sld.cu/scielo.php?script=sci_pdf&amp;pid=S2218-36202025000300033&amp;lng=en&amp;nrm=iso"></self-uri><abstract abstract-type="short" xml:lang="en"><p><![CDATA[ABSTRACT The transition to a green economy has become a strategic imperative for sustainable development, particularly in countries like the Republic of Azerbaijan, where environmental degradation and economic dependency on fossil fuels present significant challenges. Despite global discourse on green development, limited empirical analysis has focused on the socio-economic implications of green policies in the Azerbaijani context. This study explores the potential of green economy initiatives-such as renewable energy deployment, eco-friendly technologies, and efficient resource utilization-to enhance social welfare and economic resilience. We used the Toda-Yamamoto causality test on time series data from 1990 to 2020, to identify a unidirectional causal relationship from employment to carbon emissions, highlighting the critical role of labor market dynamics in environmental outcomes. Our results underscore those green economic strategies can contribute to job creation, social equity, and the development of innovative ecological sectors, thereby fostering long-term improvements in quality of life. These insights support the formulation of integrated policies that align environmental sustainability with socio-economic goals. Therefore, we advocate for increased investment in green technologies and cross-sectoral collaboration to facilitate Azerbaijan&#8217;s transition to a low-carbon, inclusive economy. As global environmental concerns intensify, Azerbaijan&#8217;s green transformation offers a model for other resource-dependent economies seeking to balance growth with ecological responsibility.]]></p></abstract>
<abstract abstract-type="short" xml:lang="es"><p><![CDATA[RESUMEN La transición a una economía verde se ha convertido en un imperativo estratégico para el desarrollo sostenible, especialmente en países como la República de Azerbaiyán, donde la degradación ambiental y la dependencia económica de los combustibles fósiles plantean importantes desafíos. A pesar del discurso global sobre el desarrollo verde, el limitado análisis empírico se ha centrado en las implicaciones socioeconómicas de las políticas verdes en el contexto azerbaiyano. Este estudio explora el potencial de las iniciativas de economía verde -como el despliegue de energías renovables, las tecnologías ecológicas y el uso eficiente de los recursos- para mejorar el bienestar social y la resiliencia económica. Se utiliza la prueba de causalidad de Toda-Yamamoto con datos de series temporales de 1990 a 2020 para identificar una relación causal unidireccional entre el empleo y las emisiones de carbono, destacando el papel crucial de la dinámica del mercado laboral en los resultados ambientales. Los resultados subrayan que las estrategias de economía verde pueden contribuir a la creación de empleo, la equidad social y el desarrollo de sectores ecológicos innovadores, impulsando así mejoras a largo plazo en la calidad de vida. Estos conocimientos respaldan la formulación de políticas integradas que alineen la sostenibilidad ambiental con los objetivos socioeconómicos. Por lo tanto, se aboga por una mayor inversión en tecnologías verdes y la colaboración intersectorial para facilitar la transición de Azerbaiyán hacia una economía inclusiva y baja en carbono. A medida que se intensifican las preocupaciones ambientales globales, la transformación verde de Azerbaiyán ofrece un modelo para otras economías dependientes de los recursos que buscan equilibrar el crecimiento con la responsabilidad ecológica.]]></p></abstract>
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