Umweltökonomie: Konzepte Und Anwendungen

This book provides an introduction to the concepts and applications of environmental economics. It demonstrates how econometric methods can be applied to explain the determinants of energy consumption and pollutant emissions. The book addresses various topics and attempts to answer some questions of general interest: What is the relationship between renewable energies, CO2 emissions, and population growth? Is there a connection between corruption and pollutant emissions? What role do the shadow economy and oil prices play in pollutant emissions? Does industrial growth contribute to electricity consumption or not? Is there a relationship between human development and renewable energies? The authors discuss different types of energy markets, ranging from liquid and gaseous fuels to electricity. This book will serve as a reference for students and practitioners to enhance their understanding of the concepts and applications of environmental economics.