Влияние неравенства доходов на энергетический переход в странах с разным уровнем экономического развития / The impact of income inequality on energy transition in countries with different level of economic development
Аннотация
This research paper investigates the relationship between income inequality and renewable energy consumption across 160 countries, divided into developed, developing, and economies in transition categories based on their economic development status. Using the fixed effects model with Driscoll-Kraay standard errors, the study examines a dataset which includes variables such as trade openness, Human Development Index (HDI), corruption. The primary focus centres on three pivotal independent variables representing income inequality: the income share held by the richest 10 percent, the income share held by the richest 1 percent, and the Gini index. The principal dependent variable is the share of renewable energy consumption in total final energy consumption.
This study contributes to the evolving landscape of research on income inequality and its impact on renewable energy consumption by offering insights into how disparities in income distribution influence the adoption and utilisation of renewable energy sources. By analysing a diverse array of countries at varying stages of economic development, the research examines the effects of income inequality on renewable energy consumption patterns. This understanding is crucial for policymakers and stakeholders striving to advance sustainable energy transitions and address both social equity and environmental sustainability challenges.
This study contributes to the evolving landscape of research on income inequality and its impact on renewable energy consumption by offering insights into how disparities in income distribution influence the adoption and utilisation of renewable energy sources. By analysing a diverse array of countries at varying stages of economic development, the research examines the effects of income inequality on renewable energy consumption patterns. This understanding is crucial for policymakers and stakeholders striving to advance sustainable energy transitions and address both social equity and environmental sustainability challenges.