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The economics of technology diffusion and energy efficiency
Mulder, Peter - 2005
Technological change plays a crucial role in realizing energy efficiency improvements and, therefore, in ameliorating the conflict between economic growth and environmental quality. However, the diffusion of new technologies can prove a costly and lengthy process, meaning that many firms do not...
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Energy Technology Transitions for Industry : Strategies for the Next Industrial Revolution
2009
Industry accounts for one-third of global energy use and almost 40% of worldwide CO2 emissions. Achieving substantial emissions reduction in the future will require urgent action from industry. What are the likely future trends in energy use and CO2 emissions from industry? What impact could the...
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Comparing energy technologies
1996
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Economic growth and distribution : on the nature and causes of the wealth of nations
Salvadori, Neri (ed.) - 2006
issues connected with growth theory considered from different theoretical perspectives. Its uniqueness is derived from the … classical tradition, modern theory, and heterodox models; problems of policy; dynamics and business cycles; and the role of … scholars of the theory of economic growth, the theory of distribution, macroeconomics, classical and Keynesian economics, as …
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Mapping national innovation ecosystems : foundations for policy consensus
Frenkel, Amnon - 2014
decision-making practitioners that links theory with case-based learning opportunities.'--Michael Radnor, Chairman and co …
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Creating Markets for Energy Technologies
2003
Expanding markets for clean and efficient technologies will increase energy security and help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. But many promising technologies are still too expensive or face other obstacles to commercial deployment. Governments need to consider deployment policies to create...
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Innovation in Nuclear Energy Technology
2007
Innovation has been a driving force in the successful deployment of nuclear energy and remains essential today for its sustainable future. As nuclear energy is an attractive option for ensuring diversity and security of energy supply, as well as lower global climate change risks, the way to...
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Creating Markets for Energy Technologies
2003
Expanding markets for clean and efficient technologies will increase energy security and help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. But many promising technologies are still too expensive or face other obstacles to commercial deployment. Realising the potential for a cleaner and more secure energy...
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The economics of technology and employment : theory and empirical evidence
Vivarelli, Marco - 1995
appraisal of how far current economic analysis and theory can deal with this key policy issue. The Economics of Technology and …
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Foundations of the economics of innovation : theory, measurement, and practice
Grupp, Hariolf - 1998
This important new book presents the theoretical, econometric and applied foundations of the economics of innovation as well as offering a new approach to the measurement of technical change. The author, a leading expert in innovation economics and management, critically reviews current schools...
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