Determinants, Persistence and Dynamics of Energy Poverty in Morocco: An Empirical Assessment Using Spatial Markov

Intissar Seyagh – Ibn Tofail University Kenitra, Morocco

Abderrahim Kerkouch – Ibn Tofail University Kenitra, Morocco

Aziz Bensbahou – Ibn Tofail University Kenitra, Morocco

Abstract: The paper focuses on the issue of energy poverty in Morocco, which poses a significant challenge to the country’s economic and social progress. To better understand the dynamics of energy poverty, the authors employ spatial Markov chains to evaluate it at a regional level using a dynamic ap­proach that considers the changing nature of energy distribution and the eco­nomic environment. The study uses multidimensional measures of energy poverty, based on three key parameters: availability, access, and affordabili­ty of energy. The results show that most regions have a non-significant value, indicating that energy poverty between regions is generally similar. However, one region has a high value, and two regions have a low value, which means that energy poverty is higher or lower in these regions compared to others. The study also suggests future research investigating the impact of various variables, such as access to social services and economic growth, on energy poverty in Morocco.

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