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Energy economics. /Peter Schwarz

By: Peter SchwarzContributor(s): Peter SchwarzMaterial type: Text

TextPublisher number: Atlantic Publishers & Distributors (P)LTD. | ;7/22,Anasri Road, Daryaganj,New Delhi-110002Series: Textbooks in environmental and agricultural economics, 9Publication details: London : Routledge ,2018Description: xxv,405 Pages ; 25 cmISBN: 9780415676786Subject(s): Social SciencesGenre/Form: Energy policyDDC classification: 333.79 SCH

Contents:

Table of ContentsList of FiguresList of TablesPrefaceAcknowledgementsList of AbbreviationsPart One Fundamentals of Energy EconomicsChapter 1: Why Energy Economics? Chapter 2: Energy, Markets, and SocietyChapter 3: Static EfficiencyChapter 4: Dynamic EfficiencyPart Two Conventional Energy SourcesChapter 5: OilChapter 6: Natural GasChapter 7: CoalChapter 8: Nuclear EnergyPart Three Alternative Energy SourcesChapter 9: Renewable EnergyChapter 10: Next-Generation AlternativesChapter 11: Energy EfficiencyPart Four ElectricityChapter 12: Traditional Electricity RegulationChapter 13: Electricity Restructuring and DeregulationPart Five Energy Policy Chapter 14: Energy and the EnvironmentChapter 15: Energy and SustainabilityChapter 16: Energy SecurityChapter 17: A Comprehensive Energy Policy: The Big PictureIndex

Summary: With interest in topics such as climate change, energy security, and alternative energy sources being at an all-time high, the effects of today's decisions now rest on the shoulders of future generations. There are no easy answers to our energy issues, so costs and benefits must be considered when evaluating all energy alternatives; alongside that, prices must be right and need to reflect the full social costs to society of a given source of energy. Energy Economics outlines the fundamental issues and possible solutions to the challenges of energy production and use, and presents a framework for energy decisions based upon sound economic analysis. It considers market forces and policy goals, including economic prosperity, environmental protection, and other considerations that affect societal well-being. This book focuses on both energy choices and the impact of these choices on market performance, environmental conditions, and sustainability. The initial section covers the fundamental economic concepts for analyzing energy markets. Following this, a detailed analysis of established energy sources, specifically fossil fuels and nuclear energy, leads into consideration of energy alternatives such as renewable energy and next-generation alternatives. Electricity production and regulatory trends are covered in depth. The final section considers policy: environmental considerations, sustainability, and energy security. The concluding chapter is a comprehensive vision for our energy future.　 Drawing on current energy headlines, perspectives familiar from the popular press, and views outside economics, this text sharpens students' ability to understand, evaluate, and critique policy using appropriate economic analysis. The text builds a foundation that culminates in a view of a comprehensive energy policy that improves upon the vacillations of past decades.　

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode	Item holds
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With interest in topics such as climate change, energy security, and alternative energy sources being at an all-time high, the effects of today's decisions now rest on the shoulders of future generations. There are no easy answers to our energy issues, so costs and benefits must be considered when evaluating all energy alternatives; alongside that, prices must be right and need to reflect the full social costs to society of a given source of energy.

Energy Economics outlines the fundamental issues and possible solutions to the challenges of energy production and use, and presents a framework for energy decisions based upon sound economic analysis. It considers market forces and policy goals, including economic prosperity, environmental protection, and other considerations that affect societal well-being. This book focuses on both energy choices and the impact of these choices on market performance, environmental conditions, and sustainability. The initial section covers the fundamental economic concepts for analyzing energy markets. Following this, a detailed analysis of established energy sources, specifically fossil fuels and nuclear energy, leads into consideration of energy alternatives such as renewable energy and next-generation alternatives. Electricity production and regulatory trends are covered in depth. The final section considers policy: environmental considerations, sustainability, and energy security. The concluding chapter is a comprehensive vision for our energy future.　

Drawing on current energy headlines, perspectives familiar from the popular press, and views outside economics, this text sharpens students' ability to understand, evaluate, and critique policy using appropriate economic analysis. The text builds a foundation that culminates in a view of a comprehensive energy policy that improves upon the vacillations of past decades.　

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