We develop a variation of the Grossman-Helpman Protection for Saleʺ model, where organized groups, representing various sectors of the economy, influence government policy. In particular, this paper focuses on the rise of food prices and a greater level of influence of a food sector lobby,...

Part 1: Fundamentals of Energy Economics -- 1. Introduction to Energy Economics -- 2. Energy Systems, Efficiency, and Conservation -- 3. Energy Sectors, part I: Power and Electricity -- 4. Energy Sectors, part II: Fuels, Buildings, Industry, and Transportation -- 5. Energy Policy: Theory and...

"Pandemic Economics applies economic theory to the Covid-19 era, exploring the micro and macro dimensions of the pre-pandemic, pandemic and post-pandemic phases. Using core economic tools such as marginal analysis, cost-benefit analysis and opportunity cost, this book explores the breadth of...