Energy Resource Tariffs as a Tool for Comparing and Influencing Macroeconomic Indicators and Competitiveness

Abstract

The main objective of the study is to analyze the impact of the level of prices of energy resource on the main macroeconomic indicators and use energy efficiency indicators in estimating competitiveness. The authors have used follow methods of the study: comparative analysis, correlation and regression analysis. The database of the study includes statistical databank from the National Bureau of Statistics of the Republic of Moldova, customs declarations of export and import of economic agents from Moldova, the database of the United Nations Statistics Division of the Department of Economic and Social Affairs. This article defines the place of tariffs in the general structure of economic indicators. It is shown that an increase of tariffs leads to a decrease of the gross value added of finished products. The authors have proposed recommendations for changing tariff regulation. The new approach will contribute to the sustainable development of economic sectors, including the energy sector.