Download or read book The Political Economy of World Energy written by Ferdinand E. Banks and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2007 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This easy-to-read book presents an elementary yet comprehensive introduction to modern energy economics. Mathematical content is kept to a minimum, and advanced numerical concepts are placed in appendices. The two survey chapters are suitable for readers with little or no formal training in economics. Differing greatly from other energy textbooks, the book aims to provide the reader with an informed advantage. Principally intended as a textbook for undergraduate economics students, it can also be used for self-study or as a reference material.