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Is there a link between cognitive abilities and renewable energy adoption: Evidence from Uzbekistan using micro data

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  • Eshchanov, Bahtiyor
  • Abdurazzakova, Dilnovoz
  • Yuldashev, Oybek
  • Salahodjaev, Raufhon
  • Ahrorov, Farkhod
  • Komilov, Asliddin
  • Eshchanov, Ruzumboy

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Renewable energy is becoming a critical component of energy balance in developed countries. However, the speed of renewable energy adoption and its market penetration levels are lower in the developing countries including Uzbekistan.

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  • Eshchanov, Bahtiyor & Abdurazzakova, Dilnovoz & Yuldashev, Oybek & Salahodjaev, Raufhon & Ahrorov, Farkhod & Komilov, Asliddin & Eshchanov, Ruzumboy, 2021. "Is there a link between cognitive abilities and renewable energy adoption: Evidence from Uzbekistan using micro data," Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier, vol. 141(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:rensus:v:141:y:2021:i:c:s1364032121001143
    DOI: 10.1016/j.rser.2021.110819
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