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The economics of technology diffusion and energy efficiency

Mulder, Peter - 2005

the conflict between economic growth and environmental quality. However, the diffusion of new technologies can prove a … between economic growth, energy use and technological change, with particular emphasis on the adoption and diffusion of energy … interaction between economic growth and natural resources …

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Regulating development : evidence from Africa and Latin America

Amann, Edmund (contributor) - 2006

Regulating Development examines the impact that regulation--good or bad--can have on the development of poorer societies. It opens with a succinct review of critical issues, including the implications of the spread of intellectual property rights legislation and the role of the World Trade...

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Technological leapfrogging and innovation in Africa : digital transformation and opportunity for the next growth continent

Swartz, Ethné (ed.); Scheepers, Caren Brenda (ed.); … - 2023

"Offering invaluable insights into technologically-driven change in Africa, this incisive book envisions myriad … have worked and taught in Africa, it encapsulates developments and breakthroughs throughout the continent. Technological … Leapfrogging and Innovation in Africa details research and data on leading African economies and companies, illustrating the …

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Competition, contracts and electricity markets : a new perspective

Hauteclocque, Adrien D. (contributor); … - 2011

This book fills a gap in the existing literature by dealing with several issues linked to long-term contracts and the efficiency of electricity markets. These include the impact of long-term contracts and vertical integration on effective competition, generation investment in risky markets, and...

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International handbook on the economics of energy

Evans, Joanne (contributor); Hunt, Lester C. (contributor) - 2009

As an essential component for economic growth, energy has a significant impact on the global economy. The need to meet …

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International handbook of energy security

Dyer, Hugh (contributor); Trombetta, Maria Julia (contributor) - 2013

pt. I. Introduction -- pt. II. Energy security issues -- pt. III. Security of energy supply -- pt. IV. Security of energy demand -- pt. V. Energy, the environment and security -- pt. VI. Energy and human security -- pt. VII. Conclusions.

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Uneven paths of development : innovation and learning in Asia and Africa

Oyelaran-Oyeyinka, Oyebanji - 2009

institutions constrain growth in Nigeria -- Information hardware at incipient phase in South Africa -- Taiwan's move from follower … sectors act as seeds of economic progress. Detailed firm-level studies were carried out in seven countries, three in Africa … (Nigeria, Mauritius and South Africa) and four in Asia (China, Taiwan, Malaysia and Indonesia) …

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Handbook of research methods and applications in macroeconomic forecasting

Clements, Michael P. (ed.); Galvão, Ana Beatriz C. (ed.) - 2024 - First edition

"Bringing together the recent advances and innovative methods in macroeconomic forecasting, this erudite Handbook outlines how to forecast, including following world events such as the Covid-19 pandemic and the global financial crisis. With contributions from global experts, chapters explore the...

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Technological learning : a strategic imperative for firms in the developing world

Marcelle, Gillian M. - 2004

This book investigates how individual firms in developing countries undertake technological learning and capability building (TCB) efforts and explains why some developing country firms are world-class and others struggle with these important processes

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Food security in Africa : market and trade policy for staple foods in Eastern and southern Africa

Sarris, Alexander (ed.); Morrison, J. A. (ed.) - 2010

and Southern Africa / Edward F. Buffie -- 3. Smallholder market participation : concepts and evidence from Eastern and … Southern Africa / Christopher B. Barrett -- 4. Governance and surplus distribution in commodity value chains in Africa / Johan … crossroads : challenges for Eastern and Southern Africa / T.S. Jayne, Antony Chapoto and Jones Govereh -- 7. Unofficial cross …

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