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E/GDP can be a useful parameter

Pros & Cons

3 Pros:
•    A simple mathematical formula for “economic efficacity” of energy use
•    Equilibrated synopsis of several techno-socio-economic themes
•    Easily comparable across countries


3 Cons:
•    Very aggregate, if no sectoral data
•    Strongly depends on the given country’s industrial structure
•    Heavy industry principally demands much E, service sectors often less

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