This article is a chapter of the Handbook of Labor, Human Resources and Population Economics, published by Springer Cham
This paper reviews the evidence from the recent literature regarding the impact of electricity on rural households. The authors emphasize the importance of labor market and human capital transmission channels. Throughout the chapter, they argue that an important vehicle through which the benefits of electricity materialize is through their effects on the empowerment of women within households and within their communities. Their reading of the currently available evidence suggests that while access to electricity is necessary to support local economic development and stimulate a more inclusive labor market, it is however not sufficient. Complementary policies adapted to the specific needs of rural household economies must accompany access to affordable and reliable forms of modern energy.
Ce séminaire porte sur la finance solidaire et la finance à impact qui sont considérées comme des modes de financement alternatifs ou complémentaires aux circuits financiers traditionnels. Il interroge en particulier l’évolution de ces deux types de finances au regard de leurs objectifs affichés, étant donné leur essor important depuis une quinzaine d’années.
This one-day workshop brings together researchers working on the design, evaluation, and impact of climate policies aimed at fostering the development and diffusion of low-carbon technologies. The presentations will cover a range of topics including the regulation of urban transport emissions, the integration of carbon dioxide removal into energy markets, the strategic adoption of...