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Book SynopsisEnergy Economics: Science, Policy, and Economic Applications explains energy systems from an economics perspective. Specifically, the author uses the tools of economics to analyze the development of modern energy systems, the world's reliance on fossil fuels, and the components of a transition to cleaner energy resources. He also considers the science and policy underlying important energy issues, especially with respect to nuclear energy and the climate crisis, arguing that, without changes to the world's fossil fuel consumption patterns, an increase in demand for energy will exacerbate environmental problems. This reality demonstrates the importance of the book''s analysis of primary energy sources, energy supply and demand, and energy systems. Energy matters are fundamental to our way of life; yet, when it comes to energy economics, many people do not have a working vocabulary.
Table of ContentsPart 1: Fundamentals of Energy Economics Chapter 1: Introduction to Energy Economics Chapter 2: Energy Systems, Efficiency, and Conservation Chapter 3: Energy Sectors I: Power and Electricity Chapter 4: Energy Sectors II: Fuels, Buildings, Manufacturing, and Transportation Chapter 5: Energy Policy: Theory and Application Chapter 6: Energy Supply, Demand, and Markets Part 2: Traditional Energy Resources Chapter 7: Oil: Fuel for the Global Economy Chapter 8: Coal: Fuel for the Power Industry Chapter 9: Natural Gas: A New Horizon in Energy Chapter 10: Nuclear Energy: The Controversy Continues Part 3: Moving Forward Chapter 11: The Rise of Renewable Energy Chapter 12: Energy, Economics, and the Climate Crisis Chapter 13: Energy Security Chapter 14: Conclusion: Achieving a Clean Energy Transformation
