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Let's start with the assumption that no one will build stoves at a
loss and create a sustainable enterprise. This means that profit
must occur on each transaction.<br>
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I must assume that worker wages will need to be on a par with other
work in the area for equally skilled workers. Given that $1.35 is
all the workers can afford for an improved stove, wages must be low.<br>
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Question #1: How much does an improved stove cost after ALL costs
are added in?<br>
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My guess is that when the governments figure out the stoves allow
the end users to save money, they will be taxed. The NGO worker
must be paid in some way, if only for expenses like food.<br>
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Question #2: How much disposable income does the end user have?<br>
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My guess is that the research showing $1.35 may be too high, but
let's use that.<br>
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Question #3: How much short term savings will the stove generate?<br>
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If 25% less fuel is needed, it should cost 25% less. If the fuel is
cheap enough, the savings will be too small for the end user to
measure.<br>
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Question #4: How much (in dollars) will carbon credits bring in,
where will this money come from?<br>
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If the carbon credits bring in $0.65 and come from the end users,
the $1.35 shrinks by the cost of the carbon credits. TANSTAAFL<br>
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Given this information, it is pretty easy to determine if the effort
to build stoves is sustainable.<br>
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Dave 8{)<br>
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