Identifying the Effect of Energy Poverty on Income Poverty, Health, Education, Environment and Future Food Security
- Kadhim Ghaffar Kadhim , Department of Business Administrative, College of Administrative Sciences, Al-Mustaqbal University, 51001, Babylon, Iraq
- Ahmed Hasan Shakir , Department of Business Administrative, College of Administrative Ssciences, Al-Mustaqbal University, 51001, Babylon, Iraq
- Amjed Hameed Majeed , Department of Business Administrative, College of Administrative Sciences, Al-Mustaqbal University, 51001, Babylon, Iraq
- Alhamza F. Abbas , Faculty of Management, University Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru 81310 Malaysia
Keywords:
Education Poverty, Energy Poverty, Health Poverty, Income Poverty, Environmental Poverty, Food Insecurity..
Abstract
Energy poverty (ENP) constitutes a significant global challenge, adversely impacting income, education, healthcare, and the environment. This critical issue warrants the attention of current students. The present study investigates the impact of energy poverty on income, healthcare, education, environmental degradation, and food insecurity. Primary data were collected from university students in Iraq using a structured questionnaire. The data were then analysed using Smart-PLS to perform statistical investigation and modelling analysis. The results reveal a positive association between ENP and issues related to income, healthcare, education, environmental degradation, and food insecurity in Iraq. Based on these findings, the study provides practical recommendations for policymakers, aimed at reducing income, healthcare, education, and environmental poverty, as well as food insecurity, through significant improvements in energy resources.