The link between energy and GDP in developing countries

David B. Reister

Energy, 1987, vol. 12, issue 6, 427-433

Abstract: Historical studies of the energy-demand patterns of the industrial countries show increasing energy intensity followed by decreasing intensity. To explore the energy intensity patterns of developing countries, a data base was assembled for 38 developing countries. The data base contains estimates of per capita energy demand and GDP for 1950, 1960, 1970 and 1980. If the GDP is measured using the purchasing power parity method, analysis of the data base demonstrates an increase in energy intensity as countries develop.

Date: 1987
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DOI: 10.1016/0360-5442(87)90002-8

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