Does the gender of the household head affect household energy choice in Ghana? An empirical analysis
Effects of Energy Efficiency on Firm Productivity in Kenya’s Manufacturing Sector
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There is concern about probable energy efficiency and economic performance trade-off, particularly in developing countries which often require more energy consumption to spur their economies. This study assesses the relation between energy efficiency and total factor productivity in Kenya’s manufacturing sector by applying a sample of firms in the World Bank Enterprise Survey. Energy intensity is used as a proxy for energy efficiency while total factor productivity is estimated using the Levinsohn-Petrin Algorithm.
Phase change: getting to a sustainable energy future in Vietnam
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Over the years, Vietnam has been one of the most dynamic emerging countries in East Asia, with remarkable economic growth over the past three decades. The energy sector in general and electricity sector in particular play a key role in promoting and sustaining the country's socioeconomic development. However, the power sector has revealed weaknesses and shortcomings in its production and use of energy and electricity. The problem has emerged recently due to the exhaustion of domestic hydro, coal, and oil resources and the fast-growing carbon emissions in Vietnam.
The influence from a demand perspective with real economic activity: China versus the United States in world oil markets
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In this paper, we provide direct evidence for an increasingly critical role of China in the world oil markets. Specifically, our empirical results confirm that the influence of China's oil demand on the oil price of the world has increased over time and surpassed that of the United States. The contribution of demand perspective from China are formally quantified by three key variables of world oil market, which are world oil production, real economic activity and the real price of crude oil.
Why there is no such thing as a painless transition
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Highlighting domestic benefits and enhancing international support are the boost developing countries need to reduce their emissions