Sectoral energy demand in Canadian manufacturing industries

Several studies have been undertaken which analyse the price elasticities of demand for energy in the aggregate manufacturing sectors of different countries. This paper investigates the impact of changing energy prices on factor demands in each of the many subsectors of manufacturing in Canada. Tran...

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Published in:Energy economics 1979-04, Vol.1 (2), p.112-118
Main Authors: Cameron, T.A., Schwartz, S.L.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Energy economics
Methodology
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Summary:Several studies have been undertaken which analyse the price elasticities of demand for energy in the aggregate manufacturing sectors of different countries. This paper investigates the impact of changing energy prices on factor demands in each of the many subsectors of manufacturing in Canada. Translog cost functions are estimated and the energy price elasticities of demand are derived. These elasticities enable us to pinpoint those sectors that will have the most difficulty in adapting to high energy prices.
ISSN:0140-9883
1873-6181
DOI:10.1016/0140-9883(79)90035-5