Energy Economics and Financial Markets
Energy issues feature frequently in the economic and financial press. Specific examples of topical energy issues come from around the globe and often concern economics and finance. The importance of energy production, consumption and trade raises fundamen
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André Dorsman John L. Simpson Wim Westerman •
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Energy Economics and Financial Markets
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Editors André Dorsman Department of Finance VU University Amsterdam Amsterdam The Netherlands
Wim Westerman Faculty of Economics and Business Economics, Econometrics and Finance University of Groningen Groningen The Netherlands
John L. Simpson Curtin Business School School of Economics and Finance Curtin University Perth, WA Australia
ISBN 978-3-642-30600-6 DOI 10.1007/978-3-642-30601-3
ISBN 978-3-642-30601-3
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Foreword
The Value of Energy Economics and Financial Markets More than ever, energy dictates our lives. Once viewed as a utility, an enabler with limited consumer interest, energy is now the key word in our struggle for a sustainable future. Public involvement is tremendous, ranging from household production to smart (semi-)professional consumption management. The need for sustainability has turned energy into a highly relevant product, even approximating a lifestyle item. It is fair to state that when it comes to energy, we are indisputably experiencing a big shif
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