Full Description
This book examines energy policymaking processes from a cross-national perspective. It presents 19 in-depth country studies written by experts with extensive experience in the respective country or region. Each study explores the country's unique approach to energy policymaking, which is shaped by various factors, including domestic energy endowments, formal governance structures, environmental laws and regulations, cultural attributes, and historical experiences. All the studies employ a unique, flexible framework, adapted from the work of Elinor Ostrom. The framework has no behavioral assumptions, and allows for consideration of greater numbers of variables than other theories of policymaking. This approach has an advantage over previous theories particularly when comparing developed and developing economies.
With the applied policymaking framework, the book highlights commonalities of successful energy policymaking efforts, and offers practical guidance on cooperation at the international level. Given the breadth of coverage, it offers valuable insights for social scientists researching energy policy and policymaking processes, and for policymakers pursuing international efforts such as the 2015 Paris agreement.
Contents
Part 1. Introduction.- Chapter 1. Why look at energy policy-making? (Patrice Geoffron).- Chapter 2. Making energy policy: A framework for analysis (Lorna A. Greening).- Part II. The EU: Out of One, Many?.- Chapter 3. European Union: Can there be a unified EU energy policy (should there be)? (Laura Lozano Correa).- Chapter 4. Germany: The ambiguity of Energiewende (Ramon Sieven).- Chapter 5. France: A long and winding road redefining energy policy (Patrice Geoffron).- Chapter 6. United Kingdom: The energy sector through privatization to low-carbon and Brexit (Raphael Heffron).- Part III. The Americas: Making Policy Amidst Resource Plenty.- Chapter 7. Canada: Tensions between energy and GHG policies (Jennifer Winter).- Chapter 8. United States of America: Never a comprehensive, cohesive energy or climate policy (Lorna A. Greening).- Chapter 9. Mexico: Transitioning to a low-carbon economy and liberalized energy markets (Lorna A. Greening).- Chapter 10. Brazil: Conflicted energy policymaking in transition (Lorna A. Greening).- Part IV. Asia and its Neighbors: Diversity of Economies and Policies.- Chapter 11. China: The institutional context of energy policymaking (Philip Andrews-Speed).- Chapter 12. India and Australia: Broad set of issues determine legitimacy of renewable energy policies (Lorna A. Greening).- Chapter 13. Japan: Response of policy entrepreneurs to an energy crisis (Andrew DeWit).- Chapter 14. ASEAN: Regional cooperation for a sustainable future (Venkatachalam Anbumozhi).- Chapter 15. Russia Federation: Energy sector in flux in the post-Soviet transition era (Lorna A. Greening).- Part V. Africa and the Middle East: Areas of Change.- Chapter 16. Ghana: Slow progress but hope in sight (Ishmael Ackah).- Chapter 17. Saudi Arabia: Decarbonization in the oil kingdom (Jim Krane).- Part VI. Afterword.- Chapter 18. Conclusions: Only the beginning (Lorna A. Greening).
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