The Differential impact of Covid-19 on Household Carbon Footprint: A Gender Perspective

Julia Jadin and Florine Le Henaff

No 2024-09, Working Papers ECARES from ULB -- Universite Libre de Bruxelles

Abstract: This study investigates the impact of Covid-19 containment measures on household carbon footprints, with a focus on gender dynamics and redistributive effects. Using data from the Belgian Household Budget Survey for 2018 and 2020, we find that households with male breadwinners experienced a more substantial decrease in carbon footprints. This reduction is primarily due to a significant decline in the consumption of carbonintensive goods and services, such as transportation and dining out, which these households utilize more extensively. Our findings emphasize the importance of incorporating gender considerations in the assessment of carbon reduction policies. By understanding the link between gender and consumption behaviors, policymakers can design more equitable and effective interventions to mitigate household carbon emissions. Understanding this link also presents opportunities for targeted policies and incentives, particularly in transportation, ensuring that decarbonization efforts address the distributive nature ofcarbon footprints.

Keywords: Covid-19; Household; Carbon Footprint: Gender (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 49 p.
Date: 2024-06
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