Economics of Alternative Energy Sources and Globalization (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781608056149)

Considerable effort and money are devoted to developing alternative energy sources, such as wind power, solar power, cellulosic ethanol, and biofuels. This book is a collection of research papers on alternative energy sources presented at the Economics of Alternative Energy Sources and Globalization: The Road Ahead Conference that was held in November 2009 in Orlando, Florida. Thirty-three papers were presented by leading experts in the field, with about half being published in the book. Several of the papers explored the economics of biofuels produced from corn, sugarcane, and/or forestry materials. Two of the papers addressed the link between biofuel production and U.S. agricultural policy, and how biofuels could reduce U.S. Treasury costs even though biofuels increase food prices. International subsidies promote alternative fuel production (e.g., Brazil). This book should be a very useful resource for readers interested in alternative energy research and related economic policy.

Author: Norbert L. Wilson
ISBN-10: 1608056147
ISBN-13: 9781608056149
Publisher: Bentham Science Publishers
Language: English
Published: 02/16/2018
Pages: 236
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.69lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.61d