Purpose This paper aims to estimate electricity demand functions in Japan’s residential sector. Design/methodology/approach The authors use a partial adjustment model and empirically analyze regional residential electricity demand by using data on 47 Japanese prefectures. Findings The results...

Purpose The purpose of this study is to review the current status and related issues on the market reform of Japanese electric power industry after Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant disaster. We also discuss the future policy direction for the market reform. Design/methodology/approach This...