Economics of Sustainable Energy in Agriculture

This book contains up-to-date studies on the economics of sustainable energy in agriculture. The studies focus on energy efficiency improvement and the use of biomass. Specific attention is paid to the economic aspects of land use and the competition for land, both for food production and dedicated energy crops. The book will be of special interest to economists, agronomists, energy experts, and politicians that deal with energy issues in agriculture, both in developing and industrialised countries.
The book is relevant for those who are interested in the topic of global warming and carbon sequestration, and the transition towards carbon-free energy resources.

Summary

This book contains up-to-date studies on the economics of sustainable energy in agriculture. The studies focus on energy efficiency improvement and the use of biomass. Specific attention is paid to the economic aspects of land use and the competition for land, both for food production and dedicated energy crops. The book will be of special interest to economists, agronomists, energy experts, and politicians that deal with energy issues in agriculture, both in developing and industrialised countries.
The book is relevant for those who are interested in the topic of global warming and carbon sequestration, and the transition towards carbon-free energy resources.

Product details

• Assisted by: A. G. Oude Lansink (Editor), Ekko C. van Ierland (Editor), Ekko C. van Ierland (Editor), A.G. Oude Lansink (Editor), Ekk C van Ierland (Editor), G Oude Lansink (Editor), Ekko C van Ierland (Editor), G Oude Lansink (Editor)
• Publisher: Springer Netherlands
• Content: Book
• Product form: Hardback
• Publication date: 29.06.2009
• Subject: Social sciences, law, business > Business > Individual industrial sectors, branches
• EAN: 9781402007859
• ISBN: 978-1-4020-0785-9
• Pages: 250
• Illustrations: VI, 250 p.
• Dimensions (packing): 16 x 24 cm
• Weight (packing): 544 g
• Series: Economy & Environment > 24; Economy & Environment
• Subjects: B, Agrarwirtschaft und primärer Sektor, Alternative und erneuerbare Energiequellen und -technik, Renewable Energy, Environmental Economics, Economics and Finance, Environmental Management, Renewable and Green Energy, Management science, Environmental management,, Agricultural science, Renewable energy resources, Alternative & renewable energy sources & technology, Agribusiness & primary industries, Agricultural Economics