Lifeline electricity rates as an income-transfer device: comment

Journal Article · Sat May 01 04:00:00 EDT 1982 · Land Econ.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2307/3145897· OSTI ID:5232498

Garbacz, C

The authors question the supporting evidence given in an earlier paper by Burgess and Paglin (EAPA 7:4039). They suggest using the National Interim Energy Consumption Survey (NIECS) as an alternative base and present a new set of equations to validate the income elasticity of demand in the justification of lifeline rates. Burgess and Paglin reply, noting that Garbacz's study raises questions about a national requirement for lifeline rates. 4 references, 5 tables. (DCK)

• OSTI ID: 5232498
• Journal Information: Land Econ.; (United States), Journal Name: Land Econ.; (United States) Vol. 58:2; ISSN LAECA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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