A modern form of energy, in particular electricity for household use, is an important vehicle in alleviating poverty in developing countries. However, access and costs of connecting to this service for most poor in these countries is inconceivable. Policies promoting electricity connection in...

Introduction: the conceptual and empirical basis for the work -- The state of knowledge: population, education, and socioeconomic change -- Growth in minority populations -- Race/ethnicity and education -- Education, income, and socioeconomic change -- Content of, definitions affecting, and...