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100			_aSchwarz, Peter M. _94788
245			_aEnergy economics
260			_bRoutledge _aNew York _c2018
300			_axxv, 405 p.
365			_aGBP _b68.99
504			_aTable of Contents Table of Contents List of Figures List of Tables Preface Acknowledgements List of Abbreviations Part One Fundamentals of Energy Economics Chapter 1: Why Energy Economics? Chapter 2: Energy, Markets, and Society Chapter 3: Static Efficiency Chapter 4: Dynamic Efficiency Part Two Conventional Energy Sources Chapter 5: Oil Chapter 6: Natural Gas Chapter 7: Coal Chapter 8: Nuclear Energy Part Three Alternative Energy Sources Chapter 9: Renewable Energy Chapter 10: Next-Generation Alternatives Chapter 11: Energy Efficiency Part Four Electricity Chapter 12: Traditional Electricity Regulation Chapter 13: Electricity Restructuring and Deregulation Part Five Energy Policy Chapter 14: Energy and the Environment Chapter 15: Energy and Sustainability Chapter 16: Energy Security Chapter 17: A Comprehensive Energy Policy: The Big Picture Index
520			_aWith 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.
650			_aEnergy consumption--Economic aspects _95441
650			_aEnergy development _95442
650			_aEnergy industries _95440
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