Empirical insights on household behavior and electricity consumption patterns in this book reveal that, in Europe and Central Asia, the erosion of tariff based subsidies has disproportionately affected the poor, while direct transfers through social benefit systems have often been inadequately targeted. The book suggests alternative strategies for achieving cost-recovery in the electricity sector in a socially and politically acceptable manner, providing lessons that are equally relevant for other utilities and regions.
- ISBN13 9780821366332
- Publish Date 30 January 2007 (first published 3 November 2006)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Imprint World Bank Publications
- Format Paperback
- Pages 256
- Language English