The decoupling between economic growth and energy consumption in China is a major concern for academics and policy-makers owing to China's large economy, tremendous energy consumption, and the fast growth of both, but less to be discussed at the sectoral level. This paper takes advantage of the...

It has become a global agenda for the transition toward sustainable energy systems; the Mercosur region faces unique opportunities and challenges in harnessing the potential of renewable resources. Against this backdrop, this study thoroughly investigates the determinants of renewable energy...

We extend the basic Schumpeterian endogenous growth model by allowing incumbents to undertake innovations to improve their products, while entrants engage in more “radical” innovations to replace incumbents. Our model provides a tractable framework for the analysis of growth driven by both...