| The Economics and Uncertainties of Nuclear Power Contributor(s): Lévêque, François (Author) |
|
 |
ISBN: 1107087287 ISBN-13: 9781107087286 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $75.04 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: December 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Business & Economics | Environmental Economics - Business & Economics | Industries - Energy - Technology & Engineering | Power Resources - Nuclear |
| Dewey: 333.792 |
| LCCN: 2014034985 |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 6.2" W x 9.1" (1.35 lbs) 350 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Is nuclear power a thing of the past or a technology for the future? Has it become too expensive and dangerous, or is it still competitive and sufficiently safe? Should emerging countries invest in it? Can we trust calculations of the probability of a major nuclear accident? In the face of divergent claims and contradictory facts, this book provides an in-depth and balanced economic analysis of the main controversies surrounding nuclear power. Without taking sides, it helps readers gain a better understanding of the uncertainties surrounding the costs, hazards, regulation and politics of nuclear power. Written several years on from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster of 2011, this is an important resource for students, researchers, energy professionals and concerned citizens wanting to engage with the continuing debate on the future of nuclear power and its place in international energy policy. |
Contributor Bio(s): Leveque, Francois: - Fran�ois L�v�que is Professor of Economics at Mines ParisTech and a part-time professor at the Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies, European University Institute. He has advised many international bodies on energy policy and the economics of regulation, including the International Energy Agency, the OECD and the European Commission. He is the editor of energypolicyblog.com. |