Controversial issues in energy policy

Author(s)

• Marcus, Alfred Allen

Bibliographic Information

Controversial issues in energy policy

Alfred A. Marcus

（Controversial issues in public policy, v. 2）

Sage Publications, c1992

• : hbk
• : pbk

Note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 143-149) and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

A key long-term challenge faced by the United States and other leading world economies is breaking the link between economic growth and oil consumption. The energy price shocks of 1973 and 1979 showed the fragility of these dependent relationships and their impact on world politics. Alfred Marcus ably examines U.S. energy policymaking and reveals both the shortcomings and failures--as well as the surprising successes--of past energy-policy efforts. Following a review of events that transpired in the Persian Gulf after August, 1990, Marcus examines worldwide trends in energy production/consumption since the first energy-supply crisis of 1973. Ensuing chapters discuss the economics and politics of energy policy, the role(s) of markets and governments, and parts played by supplier and user nations from countries to cartels. Unique to this text is Marcus's review of U.S. policies and reactions to energy shortages as compared with the experiences of other major consuming nations (Japan, France, and Great Britain). At a time when energy policy is among the most important issues in world politics, Controversial Issues in Energy Policy skillfully outlines new and enduring issues of energy policy for academics and students in public policy, political science, public administration, and economics, as well as policy makers. "Marcus provides a valuable insight into the dynamics of policy and politics around a vitally important resource." --Political Studies Association

Table of Contents

PART ONE An Introduction to Energy Policy The Crisis in the Gulf Energy Economics US Government Policies PART TWO The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries Comparative Energy Policies PART THREE Synfuels Nuclear Power The Electric Utility Industry Faces the Future Conclusion

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Details

• NCID: BA19789231
• ISBN:
  • 0803939698
  • 0803939701
• LCCN: 92030003
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Newbury Park, Calif.
• Pages/Volumes: xvi, 158 p.
• Size: 23 cm
• Classification:
  • NDC9 : 334.7
  • LCC : HD9502.A2
  • DC20 : 333.79
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Energy policy
  • LCSH : Power resources
• Parent Bibliography ID:
  • BA18783502