Household energy choices and fuelwood consumption: An econometric approach using French data

A-Tier
Journal: Energy Economics
Year: 2012
Volume: 34
Issue: 6
Pages: 1972-1981

Score contribution per author:

1.341 = (α=2.01 / 3 authors) × 2.0x A-tier

α: calibrated so average coauthorship-adjusted count equals average raw count

Abstract

This study proposes an econometric analysis of household fuelwood demand in France. The choice concerning the energy used for heating is modeled, stressing the combination between one type of energy used as a main source and another one used as a back-up. This endogenous decision has an impact on fuelwood consumption and is taken into account to avoid biased estimates of price and income elasticities. The results show that the choice of energy mix is determined by the income and the socio-economic characteristics of households, and that fuelwood consumption is price-sensitive in the case where wood is the main source of energy.

Technical Details

RePEc Handle
repec:eee:eneeco:v:34:y:2012:i:6:p:1972-1981
Journal Field
Energy
Author Count
3
Added to Database
2026-01-25