Backlash against nuclear power, although widespread, affected nuclear power programs differently in the United States than in France owing to their differing institutional setups. This article uses a transaction costs economics approach to examine government credible commitment to the French and...

This paper is an empirical assessment of the comparative efficiency of governance structures in an environment marked by high uncertainty. We analyze the short-term impact of retail deregulation on the productive efficiency of electric utilities in the United States. We argue that there are...

What sustainability has come to mean -- The green bundle -- No substitute for quality -- A status update -- A healthy perspective -- Put money in context -- An emotional connection -- The pitfalls of greenwashing -- Sending a clear signal -- Conclusion : reaching the convenient environmentalist