Measuring the energy savings from home improvement investments: evidence from monthly billing data

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A study of 'energy paradox,' the belief that consumers unreasonable apply high hurdle rates to investments in energy-saving, is conducted. The phenomenon is a significant factor in the formulation of energy policies for the past 20 years since 1979. The findings, which utilized a unique set of data for attic insulation, revealed a median estimate that is nearly identical to the discount rate offered for the investment. The results provided a weak case for the continued application of the 'energy paradox.'

Electric Utilities, Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution, Electric services, Analysis, Energy policy, Energy conservation, Energy economics

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Measuring the performance of a protected infant industry: the case of Brazilian microcomputers

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Hedonic methods covering an eight-year time-series data set on price and performance were used to evaluate the Brazilian microcomputer industry and compare it against international standards. The industry indicated a price/performance ratio that moved at a comparable level with international rates. However, this did not allow the Brazilian industry to catch up with its leading global counterparts.

Electronic computers, Microcomputers, Computer industry, Brazil

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Measuring oligopsony power with shadow prices: U.S. markets for pulpwood and sawlogs

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Empirical analysis is done to measure oligopsony power in factor inputs using duality and shadow prices by developing an econometric model. Market power of processors of timber inputs from 1958-1988 in sawmilling and paperboard is analyzed using the model. The study shows that market power for sawmilling and paperboard is due to competition rather than monopsonistic factors.

Paperboard mills, Paperboard, Logging, Pulpwood, Research, Paper products industry, Market share, Lumber industry, Oligopolies

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