Investigation of cointegration and causality between energy consumption and employment with implications for the environment

Journal Article · Sat Aug 01 00:00:00 EDT 1998 · Energy Sources

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1080/00908319808970087· OSTI ID:634720

Cheng, B S; Andrews, D R; Birkett, B S ^[1]

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1. Southern Univ., Baton Rouge, LA (United States)

Applying Hsiao`s version of the Granger causality method, this article examines the multivariate causality between energy consumption and employment with the environmental implications for the US. Unit root and cointegration tests are performed. While no causality from energy consumption to employment is found, a reverse causality from employment to energy consumption is detected. This study implies that a reduction in energy consumption may reduce air pollution and preserve clean air, yet it may not cause major changes in the level of employment for those economies that are service oriented.

• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• OSTI ID: 634720
• Journal Information: Energy Sources, Vol. 20, Issue 7; Other Information: PBD: Aug-Sep 1998
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

29 ENERGY PLANNING AND POLICY
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
EMPLOYMENT
ECONOMY
USA
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
AIR POLLUTION
MATHEMATICAL MODELS