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Energy Economics

Concepts, Issues, Markets and Governance

  • Revised and updated to include recent developments such as the changes in the global economy and oil prices as well as the Paris Agreement
  • Provides a reader-friendly discussion of the topics to make the book accessible for those without specific knowledge of energy
  • Offers examples from a range of sectors, including industry, transport, and residential consumers
  • Introduces sophisticated methods of demand forecasting
  • Written by an expert in energy economics

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Table of contents (28 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages I-XXI
  2. Introduction to Energy Economics

    • Subhes C. Bhattacharyya
    Pages 1-4
  3. Economic Concepts Applied to the Energy Sector

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 5-5
    2. Energy Data and Energy Balance

      • Subhes C. Bhattacharyya
      Pages 7-40
    3. Energy Demand Analysis

      • Subhes C. Bhattacharyya
      Pages 41-82
    4. Sectoral Energy Demand Analysis

      • Subhes C. Bhattacharyya
      Pages 83-120
    5. Energy Demand Forecasting

      • Subhes C. Bhattacharyya
      Pages 121-145
    6. Economic Analysis of Energy Investments

      • Subhes C. Bhattacharyya
      Pages 147-174
    7. Economics of Non-renewable Energy Supply

      • Subhes C. Bhattacharyya
      Pages 175-215
    8. The Economics of Renewable Energy Supply

      • Subhes C. Bhattacharyya
      Pages 217-248
    9. Energy Pricing and Taxation

      • Subhes C. Bhattacharyya
      Pages 249-292
    10. The Economics of Environment Protection

      • Subhes C. Bhattacharyya
      Pages 293-329
    11. The Economics of Climate Change

      • Subhes C. Bhattacharyya
      Pages 331-365
  4. Issues

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 367-367
    2. Overview of Challenges Facing the Energy Sector

      • Subhes C. Bhattacharyya
      Pages 369-386
    3. Energy and Sustainable Development

      • Subhes C. Bhattacharyya
      Pages 387-414
    4. Energy Security Issues

      • Subhes C. Bhattacharyya
      Pages 415-442
    5. Impact of Price Volatility

      • Subhes C. Bhattacharyya
      Pages 443-467
    6. Energy Investment Issues

      • Subhes C. Bhattacharyya
      Pages 469-491
    7. Energy Access

      • Subhes C. Bhattacharyya
      Pages 493-523

About this book

This book provides an updated and expanded overview of basic concepts of energy economics and explains how simple economic tools can be used to analyse contemporary energy issues in the light of recent developments, such as the Paris Agreement, the UN Sustainable Development Goals and new technological developments in the production and use of energy. 

The new edition is divided into four parts covering concepts, issues, markets, and governance. Although the content has been thoroughly revised and rationalised to reflect the current state of knowledge, it retains the main features of the first edition, namely accessibility, research-informed presentation, and extensive use of charts, tables and worked examples.

This easily accessible reference book allows readers to gain the skills required to understand and analyse complex energy issues from an economic perspective. It is a valuable resource for students and researchers in the field of energy economics, as well asinterested readers with an interdisciplinary background.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Institute of Energy and Sustainable Development, De Montfort University, Leicester, UK

    Subhes C. Bhattacharyya

About the author

Professor Subhes Bhattacharyya is an internationally respected energy specialist at De Montfort University, UK, working on global energy–environment issues. He specialises in energy, regulatory, and environmental studies from a multidisciplinary perspective, taking technoeconomic, governance, and management and policy aspects into consideration. He has been involved in the energy sector in various capacities for more than 25 years, including graduate-level teaching and research and industry experience. Subhes mainly focuses on applied, interdisciplinary research on developing economies, particularly energy and environmental issues in South and South East Asia (especially India, Thailand and Vietnam). He has worked extensively on energy sector management issues such as energy sector regulation and restructuring in developing countries, and policy matters related to reconciling energy security and climate changes, and energy access. His research involves various models, including end-use, long-range energy–environment system modelling, operations research and other decision support systems as well as regulatory and investment analysis tools.

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eBook USD 54.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Available as EPUB and PDF
  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
Softcover Book USD 69.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info
Hardcover Book USD 129.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

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