Susanna Berkouwer
@sberkouwer.bsky.social
Economics professor at Wharton (Penn) studying environment and development. NBER Fellow & Affiliate at JPAL, BREAD, IGC. PhD from Berkeley (ARE). They/them pronouns. From Holland and into biking, cheese, and being tall.
https://www.susannaberkouwer.com
https://www.susannaberkouwer.com
It's interesting that Ghana, Kenya, Cote d'Ivoire, and Nigeria all have seen increases in kWh per capita since 1980, yet Africa trends down. Is this driven by countries with high population growth yet low electricity access?
Also perhaps worth noting the time frame. Is this kWh per month or year?
Also perhaps worth noting the time frame. Is this kWh per month or year?
September 19, 2025 at 3:43 PM
It's interesting that Ghana, Kenya, Cote d'Ivoire, and Nigeria all have seen increases in kWh per capita since 1980, yet Africa trends down. Is this driven by countries with high population growth yet low electricity access?
Also perhaps worth noting the time frame. Is this kWh per month or year?
Also perhaps worth noting the time frame. Is this kWh per month or year?
Awesome - thanks!
January 16, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Awesome - thanks!