The challenges associated with today’s green transition echo dynamics during past energy revolutions. Improvements in energy efficiency and sobriety can be part of a decarbonization strategy but with muted impact. An effective and credible climate policy must be chiefly targeted at...

Human capital has been seen to be a key factor for current and future economic growth. In a broader sense, it appears that we are moving towards a knowledge economy driven by human capital, technological progress and digitalization. However, although this evolution may be a new trend, similar...

What happens when a radically-new fuel or technology transforms the energy system? How does the energy system evolve at different stages of economic development? What are the implications for people's lives and their environment? Building on an award-winning article, in this exciting book Roger...