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JOURNAL OF APPLIED BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS

Energy-Output Linkages in Australia: Implications for Emissions

Reduction Policies

Author(s): Md. Shahiduzzaman, Khorshed Alam

Citation: Md. Shahiduzzaman, Khorshed Alam, (2011) "Energy-Output Linkages in Australia: Implications for Emissions Reduction Policies," Journal of Applied Business and Economics, Vol. 12, Iss. 3, pp. 48 - 60

Article Type: Research paper

Publisher: North American Business Press

Abstract:

The study investigates the long-run and dynamic relationships between energy consumption and

output in Australia using a multivariate cointegration and causality framework. Using both

Engle-Granger and Johansen cointegration approaches, the study finds that energy consumption

and real Gross Domestic Product are cointegrated. The Granger causality tests suggest

bidirectional Granger causality between energy consumption and real GDP, and Granger

endogeineity in the system. Since the energy sector largely contributes to carbon emissions in

Australia, we suggest that direct measures to reduce carbon by putting constraints on the energy

consumption would pose significant economic costs for the Australian economy.