Factors Associated with Electricity Theft in Mexico

Hugo Brise O and Omar Rojas
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Hugo Brise O: Universidad Panamericana. Escuela de Ciencias Econ micas y Empresariales. lvaro del Portillo 49, Zapopan, Jalisco, 45010, M xico.
Omar Rojas: Universidad Panamericana. Escuela de Ciencias Econ micas y Empresariales. lvaro del Portillo 49, Zapopan, Jalisco, 45010, M xico.

International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy, 2020, vol. 10, issue 3, 250-254

Abstract: The objective of this research is uncover some of the factors associated with electricity theft in Mexico. Econometric models of ordinary least squares with state and metropolitan information are carried out in order to know the determinants of energy theft. The models showed that there is a significant and positive relationship between electricity s theft and crime, government inefficiency, population, and population density.

Keywords: Electricity theft; electricity losses; non-technical losses; government inefficiency; crime. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: K32 O13 Q40 Q48 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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