German energy corporations. By using event study methodology, we consider the last minute victory of the acting government in … energy policy towards the promotion of renewable energies and a phasing out of nuclear energy. In contrast, the opposing … Christian Democrats and Liberal party signaled different priorities in line with traditional energy policy. Compared with other …

This paper analyses the macroeconomic costs of environmental regulation in European energy markets on the basis of … existing macroeconomic simulation studies. The analysis comprises the European emssion trading scheme, energy taxes, measures … in the transport sector, and the promotion of renewable energy sources. We find that these instruments affect the …

This paper studies energy bias in technical change. For this purpose, we develop a computable general equilibrium model … that builds on endogenous growth models. The model explicitly captures links between energy, the rate and direction of … solution in which only technologies are developed that are appropriate for production of non-energy intensive goods. …

This paper analyzes the relationship between information and communication technology (ICT) and energy demand. We … energy demand. (2) This relationship differs with regard to different types of energy. ICT use is not significantly … correlated with electricity demand, but is significantly related to a reduction in non-electric energy demand. That is, ICT use …

increase recyclability of products. Cost savings are an important motivation for reducing energy and material use, pointing to … the role of energy and raw materials prices as well as taxation as drivers for eco-innovation. Customer requirements are … process innovations that increase material efficiency, reduce energy consumption and waste and the use of dangerous substances …

two types of technologies, for instance, by additionally charging for waste and energy use. …

, peer effects and other externalities. This paper tackles this problem and investigates how the link network between …