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Household fuel choice in Turkiye: The role of socioeconomic factors and temporal trends

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  • Canan Gunes

    (Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University / Turkiye)

  • Esin Cumhur Yalcin

    (Kirklareli University / Turkey)

Abstract

This study investigates the demographic, socioeconomic, and structural determinants of household fuel choice in Turkiye. Using the microdata from the Household Budget Statistics for the years 2013, 2018, and 2023, the analysis categorizes energy use into three groups: “wood and dung,†“coal and its derivatives,†and “natural gas and electricity.†Employing Multinomial Logit Model and Multinomial Probit Model, the findings reveal that higher income and education levels significantly increase the likelihood of choosing cleaner fuels. Younger household heads and households with internet access are more likely to adopt modern fuels, while homeowners are less inclined to use clean energy sources. A clear upward trend in the use of natural gas and electricity over time is observed, along with a decline in traditional fuel use. The results suggest that energy transition is not solely an economic process but is also shaped by demographic, infrastructural, and technological factors. The study evaluates the energy choice model and offers original contributions in the Turkiye context and develops guiding suggestions for policy makers.

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  • Canan Gunes & Esin Cumhur Yalcin, 2025. "Household fuel choice in Turkiye: The role of socioeconomic factors and temporal trends," Journal of Applied Microeconometrics, Holistence Publications, vol. 5(ongoing), pages 2844-2844.
    • Handle: RePEc:jle:joujam:jame2844
    DOI: 10.53753/jame.2844
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