Measuring energy poverty in Argentina: The relevance of regional disparities and policies

Maria Laura Alzua, Leonardo Gasparini and Jorge Puig ()
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Maria Laura Alzua: CEFIT-IIE-FCE-UNLP
Leonardo Gasparini: CEDLAS-IIE-FCE-UNLP & ANCE & CONICET

CEDLAS, Working Papers from CEDLAS, Universidad Nacional de La Plata

Abstract: This paper provides new evidence on Energy Poverty (EP) in Argentina, a middle-income country with regional disparities and a complex history of energy subsidies. Using microdata from the three most recent waves of the National Household Expenditure Survey, EP is measured through the Ten Percent Rule Index (TPRI) and the Multidimensional Energy Poverty Index (MEPI). Results show a U-shaped trend in EP linked to shifts in energy subsidies, and highlight relevant regional heterogeneity driven by income, energy use, and price regulation. The study also examines links with monetary poverty, offering insights for equitable energy policy design.

JEL-codes: D30 H24 I32 Q40 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 60 pages
Date: 2025-04
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