A key long-term challenge faced by the United States and other leading
world economies is breaking the link between economic growth and oil
consumption. The energy price shocks of 1973 and 1979 showed the
fragility of these dependent relationships and their impact on world
politics. Alfred Marcus ably examines U.S. energy policymaking and
reveals both the shortcomings and failures--as well as the surprising
successes--of past energy-policy efforts. Following a review of events
that transpired in the Persian Gulf after August, 1990, Marcus
examines worldwide trends in energy production/consumption since the
first energy-supply crisis of 1973. Ensuing chapters discuss the
economics and politics of energy policy, the role(s) of markets and
governments, and parts played by supplier and user nations from
countries to cartels. Unique to this text is Marcus′s review of U.S.
policies and reactions to energy shortages as compared with the
experiences of other major consuming nations (Japan, France, and Great
Britain). At a time when energy policy is among the most important
issues in world politics, Controversial Issues in Energy Policy
skillfully outlines new and enduring issues of energy policy for
academics and students in public policy, political science, public
administration, and economics, as well as policy makers. "Marcus
provides a valuable insight into the dynamics of policy and politics
around a vitally important resource." --Political Studies Association
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ISBN
9781452245966
Publisert
2013
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SAGE Publications, Inc
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Engelsk
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Digital bok
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