On the causality and determinants of energy and electricity demand in South Africa: A review

摘要: ABSTRACTThe purpose of this paper is to review, summarize, and critically assess the academic studies that have dealt with either causal relationship between energy consumption growth or determinants demand in South Africa from 2007 outline recent forecasts for electricity demand. The results review aim identify gaps existing research. From a policy point view, findings effort potential inform relevant stakeholders make appropriate interventions improve status quo sector. indicated examining causality direction (electricity) economic failed reach consensus. main differences identified were time periods examined, econometric approaches, variables included estimations. Another reason availability—or lack thereof—of data specific country. On other side, st...