Title: Energy-economy-environmental models with special reference to CO2 emission control

Authors: Hans W. Gottinger

Addresses: Oxford Institute for Energy Studies, Oxford, United Kingdom

Abstract: Following the simple aggregative models of long-run growth and environmental constraints, developed in previous papers, we now focus on a discussion of large-scale models of energy, economy and CO₂ interactions (EEE models). Our primary conclusions are that CO₂ feedback effects and simple forms of optimisation could be added to conventional EEE models without much difficulty. They would greatly enhance the usefulness of these models. The advantages and difficulties of including such features as optimisation, CO₂ feedback, and control of knowledge and physical capital stocks are considered. The structure and results of each model are discussed separately.

Keywords: CO2 feedback; carbon dioxide; carbon emisisons; emission control; economic modelling; energy-economy-environmental models; international issues; new energy technologies; technology issues; optimisation.

DOI: 10.1504/IJGEI.1992.063607

International Journal of Global Energy Issues, 1992 Vol.4 No.1/2, pp.54-64

Published online: 17 Jul 2014 *

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