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The impact of disaggregated social capital on household electricity intensity

This paper aims, firstly, to analyze the dynamics of electricity efficiency measured by electricity intensity in the household sector in Croatia at the subnational level in the period 2001-2013. Then, to shed more light on determinants affecting electricity intensity, it evaluates the effect of social capital thereon by conducting the stepwise and quantile regression methods. The results of the former indicate support for a negative effect of generalized trust and reciprocity on household electricity intensity. The results of the latter show that social capital does not influence electricity intensity uniformly whereby its influence is more significant in tourism-oriented regions and regions lagging behind. The findings are briefly discussed within the social study findings aimed at encouraging energy efficiency and sustainable behavior of households through collective action for which generalized trust and reciprocity and social trust in general are crucial.

electricity intensity ; generalized trust ; social capital ; Croatia

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