Economics of energy markets

Which dynamic pricing rule is most preferred by consumers?—Application of choice experiment

This study investigates consumers’ preference for dynamic pricing rules using a choice experiment. Among alternative electricity pricing rules, time of use (TOU) is most preferred by consumers, and our estima...

Authors: Yumi Yoshida, Kenta Tanaka and Shunsuke Managi

Citation: Journal of Economic Structures 2017 6:4

Content type: Research Published on: 2 March 2017
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Effect of electricity system reform on retail electricity price increases in Japan

We examined the impact of the ongoing electricity system reform in Japan on social welfare, retail electricity service level and retail electricity prices. In our paper, the default system is monopolistic and ...

Authors: Eiji Sawada

Citation: Journal of Economic Structures 2016 5:11

Content type: Research Published on: 31 March 2016
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The impact of adoption of power factor correction technology on electricity peak demand in Uganda

This paper examines the impact of adoption of power factor correction technology on electricity peak demand in Uganda. Specifically, the paper examines the variability of peak electricity demand in the periods...

Authors: Geofrey Okoboi and Joseph Mawejje

Citation: Journal of Economic Structures 2016 5:3

Content type: Research Published on: 19 January 2016
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