Energy transition strategies for Asia and the Pacific
- Author: United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific
- Main Title: Regional Cooperation for Sustainable Energy in Asia and the Pacific , pp 30-51
- Publication Date: April 2017
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.18356/a7e2ddbe-en
- Language: English
A common debate in policy circles is whether market forces alone can move the energy transition forward — the position taken by free-market advocates — or whether government interventions are necessary. Considering the need to accelerate the energy transition, and the fact that markets have both inherent and manufactured flaws, the best governance is a strategic blend of market forces and public policies that fix or compensate for market imperfections.
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ISBN (PDF):
9789210605700
Book DOI:
https://doi.org/10.18356/3da30e0e-en
Related Subject(s):
Economic and Social Development
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Natural Resources Water and Energy
Sustainable Development Goals:
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