electricity access. We account for self-selection and regional differences by using households from the electrified villages to …

electricity access. We account for self-selection and regional differences by using households from the electrified villages to …

Increasing electricity access remains a challenge, particularly in rural areas of sub-Saharan Africa. This study … within reach of the electricity grid, we investigate correlates of the low grid electricity uptake. We find that proxies for … similar mechanisms govern choices between grid electricity and traditional or solar energy sources. Together, these findings …

. Electricity distribution is the canonical example of a natural monopoly. Randomized price offers show that demand for electricity … levels, suggesting that residential electrification may reduce social welfare. We discuss how leakage, reduced demand (due to …