Table 1.
Variables used in the seemingly unrelated regression model of drivers of household's demand for briquettes, charcoal and firewood.
| Variable | Description/Measurement of variable | Expected sign |
|---|---|---|
| Gen | Sex of the household head (Male = 1, Otherwise) | +/- |
| HsInc | Household monthly income status (Uganda Shillings) | +/- |
| Hsize | Number of persons in a household (Numbers) | + |
| Educ | Years spent in school by household head (Years) | +/- |
| FuelExpd | Average monthly fuel expenditure (Uganda Shillings) | + |
| Price | Unit price per Kg of charcoal dust briquettes (Uganda Shillings) | - |
| Occup | Occupational status (1 = Farmer, 2 = Businessman, | +/- |
| 3 = Casual Worker 4 = Salaried (Employed) | ||
| District | District of household (1 = Luwero, 0 = Wakiso) | +/- |
| F.Source | Source of the fuel (1 = Own production, 0 = Market place) | +/- |
| Restric | Household restriction of fuel use (1 = Yes, 0 = No) | - |
Note: The expected signs in Table 1 indicate a positive, negative or mixed effect on household fuel demand.