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ID126549
Title ProperElasticities of gasoline demand in Switzerland
LanguageENG
AuthorBaranzini, Andrea ;  Weber, Sylvain
Publication2013.
Summary / Abstract (Note)Using cointegration techniques, we investigate the determinants of gasoline demand in Switzerland over the period 1970-2008. We obtain a very weak price elasticity of -0.09 in the short run and -0.34 in the long run. For fuel demand, i.e. gasoline plus diesel, the corresponding price elasticities are -0.08 and -0.27. Our rich dataset allows working with quarterly data and with more explicative variables than usual in this literature. In addition to the traditional price and income variables, we account for variables like vehicle stocks, fuel prices in neighbouring countries, oil shocks and fuel taxes. All of these additional variables are found to be significant determinants of demand.
`In' analytical NoteEnergy Policy Vol.63; Dec 2013: p.674-680
Journal SourceEnergy Policy Vol.63; Dec 2013: p.674-680
Key WordsGasoline Demand ;  Elasticities ;  Error Correction Model