Household Energy Poverty in the Context of Socioeconomic Status and Area of Residence: A Comparison of Central and Southern Punjab

Authors

  • Muhammad Zahid Malik BZU Multan, Pakistan.
  • Tyiba Noureen The Islamia University Bahawalpur, Pakistan.
  • Abid Mehmood Bahria Business School, Bahria University, Karachi, Pakistan.
  • Tauqir Ahmad Ghauri The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.52131/joe.2024.0603.0232

Keywords:

Energy Poverty, Household Energy Poverty, Pakistan Demographic and Health Survey Data, Socioeconomic Factors, Multidimensional Energy Poverty

Abstract

Researchers have increasingly focused on the impact of energy poverty across various sectors of the economy. This paper aims to identify the determinants of household energy poverty in Central and Southern Punjab, Pakistan, utilizing the Pakistan Demographic and Health Survey Data from 2017-18. The analysis employs descriptive statistics and binary logistic regression to assess the influence of various socioeconomic and demographic factors on multidimensional energy poverty. The survey results indicate a disparity between the two regions, with just over 50 percent of respondents reporting energy poverty. The education level of the household head, wealth status, and place of residence are critical factors influencing multidimensional energy poverty. The findings highlight the substantial influence of socioeconomic factors on household energy poverty and underscore the necessity for effective policies to address these challenges.

Author Biographies

Muhammad Zahid Malik, BZU Multan, Pakistan.

Department of Political Science

Tyiba Noureen , The Islamia University Bahawalpur, Pakistan.

PhD scholar, Economics Department

Abid Mehmood, Bahria Business School, Bahria University, Karachi, Pakistan.

Senior Assistant Professor, Department of Business Studies

Tauqir Ahmad Ghauri, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan.

Lecturer, Institute of Business Management and Administrative Science
PhD Scholar, University of International Business and Economics, Beijing, China. 

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Published

2024-08-24

How to Cite

Malik, M. Z., Noureen , T., Mehmood, A., & Ghauri, T. A. (2024). Household Energy Poverty in the Context of Socioeconomic Status and Area of Residence: A Comparison of Central and Southern Punjab. IRASD Journal of Economics, 6(3), 677–693. https://doi.org/10.52131/joe.2024.0603.0232