International handbook on the economics of energy

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Title:

Author:

Hunt, Lester C.

ISBN:

9781847203526

Publication Information:

Cheltenham, U.K. ; Northampton, Mass. : Edward Elgar, c2009.

Physical Description:

xv, 831 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Contents:

1. A Brief History of Energy -- 2. The Theory of Energy Economics: An Overview -- 3. The Economics of Energy Supply -- 4. The Theory and Practice of Energy Policy -- 5. Energy Demand Theory -- 6. Empirical Modelling of Energy Demand -- 7. Economics of Energy Efficiency -- 8. Theoretical Foundations of the Rebound Effect -- 9. The Rebound Effect: Definition and Estimation -- 10. Modelling Energy Savings and Environmental Benefits from Energy Policies and New Technologies -- 11. Bottom-up Models of Energy: Across the Spectrum -- 12. The Structure and Use of the UK MARKAL Model -- 13. Combining Top Down and Bottom Up in Energy Economy Models -- 14. Computable General Equilibrium Models for the Analysis of Energy and Climate Policies -- 15. Energy–Economy–Environment Modelling: A Survey -- 16. The Oil Security Problem -- 17. Petroleum Taxation -- 18. The Behaviour of Petroleum Markets: Fundamentals and Psychologicals in Price Discovery and Formation -- 19. The Prospects for Coal in the Twenty-first Century -- 20. Natural Gas and Electricity Markets -- 21. Incentive Regulation of Energy Networks -- 22. The Economics and Regulation of Power Transmission and Distribution: The Developed World Case -- 23. The Market Structure of the Power Transmission and Distribution Industry in the Developed World -- 24. Mechanisms for the Optimal Expansion of Electricity Transmission Networks -- 25. Efficiency Measurement in the Electricity and Gas Distribution Sectors -- 26. Wholesale Electricity Markets and Generators' Incentives: An International Review -- 27. Security of Supply in Large Hydropower Systems: The Brazilian Case -- 28. Electricity Retail Competition and Pricing: An International Review -- 29. Emissions Trading and the Convergence of Electricity and Transport Markets in Australia -- 30. International Energy Derivatives Markets -- 31. The Economics of Energy in Developing Countries -- 33. Energy Vision to Address Energy Security and Climate Change -- 33. Current Issues in the Design of Energy Policy.

Subject Term:

Power resources -- Economic aspects.

Added Author:

Hunt, Lester C.

Evans, Joanne.

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Summary

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 an indispensable reference for researchers, advanced students, practitioners and policy-makers alike.