Energy transition towards economic and environmental sustainability: feasible paths and policy implications

被引：40

作者：

D'Alessandro S. ^{[1
]}

Luzzati T. ^{[1
]}

Morroni M. ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Department of Economics, University of Pisa, 56124 Pisa

来源：

Journal of Cleaner Production | 2010年 / 18卷 / 04期

关键词：

Backstop technology; Consumption; Environmental sustainability; GDP growth; Investment in alternative energy sources;

D O I：

10.1016/j.jclepro.2009.10.015

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摘要：

This paper focuses on growth feasibility in an era of increasing scarcity of fossil fuels. A stylised dynamic model illustrates the implications of investing in smooth technological progress in the field of renewable energy. Positive rates of GDP growth sustained by fossil fuels entail, on the one hand, more income available for R&D in renewable energy sources, and on the other, an acceleration of the exhaustible resource depletion time. Our model explores such a trade-off and highlights the danger of high growth rates. Policies should target low growth rates, stimulate investment in alternative energy sources and discourage consumption growth. © 2009 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

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页码：291 / 298

页数：7

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