Revisiting the Energy-Development Link

"Revisiting the Energy-Development Link" is a scholarly book that examines the complex relationship between economic development and energy consumption. It offers an innovative framework for the empirical analysis of the connection between the economy and natural resources. By introducing novel indicators, it highlights which aspects of the economic process and development determine the demands on natural resources. The book utilizes updated databases and presents tables and charts to compare conventional and new estimates of the link between energy and economic development (energy intensity) worldwide over the past 100 years. The findings challenge the prevailing notion of a decoupling of energy consumption and economic growth, suggesting that a strong coupling exists between these two factors, which is fundamental for sustainability prospects. It is aimed at economists, energy and environmental analysts, natural resource managers, as well as policymakers, and is also of interest to students of ecological economics and sustainability studies.