International Handbook on the Economics of Energy

Citation

(2010), "International Handbook on the Economics of Energy", Management of Environmental Quality, Vol. 21 No. 2. https://doi.org/10.1108/meq.2010.08321bae.004

International Handbook on the Economics of Energy

Article Type: Books and resources From: Management of Environmental Quality: An International Journal, Volume 21, Issue 2

Edited by Joanne Evans and Lester C. Hunt,Edward Elgar Publishing,London,September 2009,848 pp.,ISBN 978 1 84720 352 6,£185.00

As an essential component for economic growth, energy has a significant impact on the global economy. The need to meet growing energy demand has prompted cutting-edge innovation in clean technology in an attempt to realise environmental, and cost objectives, whilst ensuring the security of energy supply. This Handbook offers a comprehensive review of the economics of energy, including contributions from a distinguished array of international specialists. It provides a thorough discussion of the major research issues in this topical field of economics.

Themes addressed include the theory of energy supply, demand and policy, empirical modelling of energy demand, holistic energy models, an analysis of coal, gas, electricity, oil and the ‘markets’ within which they operate, and a discussion of the current key energy policy issues. The topics of pricing, transmission, regulation, security, energy efficiency, new technologies, and climate change are also discussed. The International Handbook on the Economics of Energy presents a comprehensive overview of the state-of-the-art research making it a reference material for researchers, advanced students, practitioners, and policy-makers alike.