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Remittances and multidimensional energy poverty of households in Indonesia.

Authors :
Hasibuan, Irpan Pebri Setiadi
Hartono, Djoni
Source :
Economic Analysis & Policy; Sep2024, Vol. 83, p29-41, 13p
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Energy poverty remains a significant challenge in developing nations, as exemplified by the situation in Indonesia. The connection between energy poverty and insufficient financial resources to fulfill basic energy requirements is significant. Remittances hold the potential to address energy poverty. This study seeks to explore the contribution of remittances to alleviating multidimensional energy poverty among households in Indonesia. Data for this research are sourced from the Indonesian Family Life Survey (IFLS) from 2007 to 2014. This study uses traditional migrant-sending districts as an instrumental variable to address endogeneity concerns arising from the reverse causality between remittances and energy poverty. The findings indicate that remittances from migrant workers can help alleviate multidimensional energy poverty in Indonesia, as demonstrated by the two-stage least-squares (2SLS) methodology. Households receiving assistance use the funds to increase their energy consumption and alleviate energy deprivation by directing resources toward electricity, appliances, and communication services. Additionally, the study highlights that economic disparities play a role in shaping the relationship between remittances and energy poverty. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03135926
Volume :
83
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Economic Analysis & Policy
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
179369379
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eap.2024.05.022