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A smart energy policy : an economists Rx for balancing cheap, clean, and secure energy

Author: James M Griffin
Publisher: New Haven : Yale University Press, ©2009.
Series: Trabajo (E-libro)
Edition/Format:  eBook : Document : EnglishView all editions and formats
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While everyone wants energy that is clean, cheap and secure these goals often conflict: traditional fossil fuels tend to be cheaper than alternative fuels, but they are hardly clean or secure. This ia an accessible explanation of the issues as well as sensible proposals for a truly sustainable energy policy.
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Griffin, James M., 1944-
Smart energy policy.
New Haven : Yale University Press, ©2009
(DLC) 2008052784
Material Type: Document, Internet resource
Document Type: Internet Resource, Computer File
All Authors / Contributors: James M Griffin
ISBN: 9780300149869 0300149867
OCLC Number: 929637514
Description: 1 online resource (viii, 193 p)
Contents: The three conflicting goals of energy policy --
The end of cheap oil? --
Oil security in an increasingly insecure world --
Climate change and the search for clean energy --
Climate change and the difficult search for institutions and policies --
A smart energy policy.
Series Title: Trabajo (E-libro)
Responsibility: James M. Griffin.

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Presents an explanation of issues and proposals for a truly sustainable energy policy. This book points out that various energy policies are fatally flawed and that government policies should focus  Read more...

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