This research investigates the causal relationship between energy consumption and economic growth in 15 African countries from 1980 to 2012 using Granger causality tests. The study examines both total energy consumption and specific energy types including oil, electricity, and natural gas. Results reveal varying causal patterns across countries, with unidirectional causality from energy to GDP in some nations and bidirectional or neutral relationships in others. The findings suggest electricity has the strongest impact on economic growth among the energy types analyzed.
International College
University of Thai Chamber of Commerce
Master of Economics Program in International Business Economics
Project presentation
Energy Consumption & Economic Growth: Evidence on 15 African Countries 1980-2012
Soppo Ntouba Regine
Supervised by: Lalita Chanwongpaisarn, Ph.D
2016
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AKNOWLEDGEMENT
First and foremost, I have to thank my research supervisor, Professor Lalita. Without their assistance and dedicated involvement in every step throughout the process, this paper would have never been accomplished. I would like to thank you very much for your support and understanding over these past four years.
I would also like to show gratitude to my committee and all my professors for all their support.
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