ENERGY SECURITY, TRANSITION, AND ECONOMIC GROWTH

This book, Energy Security, Transition, and Economic Growth, provides a timely and comprehensive analysis of these interconnected issues. It brings together insights from a range of regional- and country-level case studies, offering new perspectives on how different nations are navigating the complex landscape of energy security and transition while maintaining the pace of economic growth.

The book is structured into two parts: regional-level analyses and country-level studies, comprising 10 chapters. Each chapter presents empirical research, practical policy recommendations, and innovative solutions that can be applied to different countries and regions worldwide. The findings in this book are particularly valuable for policymakers, energy practitioners, and researchers. Each chapter contributes to a broader understanding of how countries can navigate the transition to renewable energy while maintaining or enhancing their energy security and economic growth.

Contents:

• Regional-Level Analyses:
  • Advancing Access to Renewable Energy in Southeast Asia to Enhance Energy Security (Farhad Taghizadeh-Hesary, Ehsan Rasoulinezhad, Phoumin Han, and Lilu Vandercamme)
  • Energy Security and Growth: Linking Energy Intensity with Capital Efficiency in South Asia (Sakib Bin Amin, Farhad Taghizadeh-Hesary, Foqoruddin Al Kabir, Farhan Khan, and Lilu Vandercamme)
  • Energy Security and Environmental Efficiency in OECD Countries: Pathways to Sustainable Growth (Huaping Sun, Muhammad Ikram, Muhammad Mohsin, and Qaiser Abbas)
  • Enhancing Energy Security in Agriculture: Drivers of Solar Water Pump Adoption in Developing Economies (Amir Rahmani, Ali Bonyadi Naeini, Farhad Taghizadeh-Hesary, and Roohallah Aboojafari)
  • Energy Security, Pollution, and Health in Selected Developing Asian Economies (Naoyuki Yoshino, Youngho Chang, Farzad Taghizadeh-Hesary, and Peter J Morgan)
• Country-Level Studies:
  • Green Finance for Energy Efficiency, Sustainable Transition, and Emission Reduction: Insights from the Top 10 Green Finance-Supporting Countries (Ehsan Rasoulinezhad and Farhad Taghizadeh-Hesary)
  • Investigating Cost-Effective Policy Incentives for Renewable Energy in Japan (Michael C Huang and Chul Ju Kim)
  • Energy Security and Economic Drivers in Lao PDR: Insights on Electricity Consumption and Transition (Nisit Panthamit, Chukiat Chaiboonsri, and Guowei Tian)
  • Oil Prices and Stock Market Impact in Kazakhstan: Boosting Energy Security in the Transition Process (Moldir Mukan, Yessengali Oskenbayev, Niki Naderi, and Yergali Dosmagambet)
  • Energy Security and Exchange Rate Dynamics in Vietnam (Chuc Anh Tu, Ehsan Rasoulinezhad, Thanh Ngo Chi, Huyen Le Hoang Ba, and Hanh Hoang Thanh)

Readership: Government bodies and policymakers involved in energy planning, environmental policy, and economic development; researchers and scholars in fields such as energy economics, environmental science, sustainable development, and finance; investors, banks, and financial institutions focusing on green finance and sustainable investments; professionals working in the energy sector, including renewable energy developers, power grid operators, and energy consultants; organizations working on energy access, climate change mitigation, and sustainable development.