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The Role of Energy in Human Well-being: A Case from Jordan

Mohammad M. Jaber (University of Miskolc, Hungary)

Tekla Szép (University of Miskolc, Hungary)

Green Management: A New Paradigm in the World of Business

ISBN: 978-1-83797-443-6, eISBN: 978-1-83797-442-9

Publication date: 25 November 2024

Abstract

Purpose: This study explores the relationship between energy use and human development, specifically focusing on Jordan’s household sector. The purpose is to understand the implications for achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal 7 (Affordable and clean energy).

Need for the study: Given the global challenge of achieving sustainable development, it is crucial to investigate the dynamics between energy use and human development. Understanding the factors influencing this relationship is essential for formulating effective strategies and policies.

Methodology: This study focuses on Jordan and analyzes data from 2008 and 2017 using the theory of energy ladder and energy stacking. It examines the effects of household energy use on human well-being through socio-economic and environmental factors such as income, health, and education expenditure.

Findings: The results indicate a strong association between household energy expenditure and the human development index in Jordan. However, this relationship is likely to be indirect, with household energy use influencing welfare through its effects on income, health, and education expenditure. Improving the quality of education, increasing access to universal health services, and promoting income growth are key factors for enhancing human well-being.

Practical implications: The findings highlight the importance of considering social, economic, and environmental factors in achieving a sustainable and equitable energy transition. Policy recommendations are formulated based on the study’s insights, aiming to address the specific challenges and opportunities in Jordan and facilitate the realization of SDG7.

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Acknowledgements

Acknowledgments

The authors would like to acknowledge that the chapter is based on a Ph.D. dissertation prepared by the lead author – Jaber, M., Towards Better Understanding of Energy Poverty in Jordan: A Multidimensional Phenomenon, 2024, University of Miskolc, Ph.D. degree. This paper was supported by the János Bolyai Research Scholarship of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences.

Citation

Jaber, M.M. and Szép, T. (2024), "The Role of Energy in Human Well-being: A Case from Jordan", Gupta, S., Taneja, S., Özen, E., Sood, K. and Grima, S. (Ed.) Green Management: A New Paradigm in the World of Business (Emerald Studies in Finance, Insurance, and Risk Management), Emerald Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 137-156. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-83797-442-920241009

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