| Description |
1 online resource (xxv, 405 pages) |
| Series |
Routledge Textbooks in Environmental and Agricultural Economics ; 9 |
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Routledge textbooks in environmental and agricultural economics ; 9.
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| Contents |
Part Part I Fundamentals of energy econom ics -- chapter 1 Introduction -- chapter 2 Energy, markets, and society -- chapter 3 Static effi ciency: applying supply and demand to energy markets -- chapter 4 Dynamic effi ciency: energy decisions over time -- part Part II Conventional energy sources -- chapter 5 Oil: there at the creation of energy econom ics -- chapter 6 Natural gas: a new golden age? -- chapter 7 Coal -- chapter 8 Nuclear energy -- part Part III Alternative energy sources -- chapter 9 Renewable energy: ready for prime time? -- chapter 10 Next- gener a tion altern at ives: the future or flavor of the month? -- chapter 11 Energy effi ciency: the cheapest fuel? -- part Part IV Electricity -- chapter 12 Traditional elec tri city regu la tion: the calm before the storm -- chapter 13 Electricity restruc tur ing and dereg u la tion: the path forward? -- part Part V Energy policy -- chapter 14 Energy and the envir on ment -- chapter 15 Energy and sustain ab il ity -- chapter 16 Energy secur ity -- chapter 17 A compre hens ive energy policy: the big picture |
| 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. Provided by publisher |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
online resource; title from PDF title page (Taylor & Francis, viewed June 2, 2021) |
| Subject |
Energy consumption -- Economic aspects
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Energy development.
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Energy industries.
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Energy policy.
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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- International -- Economics.
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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Development -- Sustainable Development.
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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Real Estate -- General.
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Energy consumption -- Economic aspects
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Energy development
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Energy industries
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Energy policy
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Energiewirtschaft
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781315114064 |
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1315114062 |
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9781351626194 |
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1351626191 |
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9781351626200 |
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1351626205 |
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9781351626187 |
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1351626183 |
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9781000770773 |
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100077077X |
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