Energy outlook into the new millennium: key trends and determinants

摘要

International policy responses to the threat of global climate change and the implementation of multilateral trade liberalisation initiatives are two factors that have the potential to influence the level, fuel mix and geographic pattern of world energy demand into the new millennium. These policy factors add to a range of uncertainties that affects the long term outlook for world energy demand, including economic growth, population growth, technological change, consumer behavior and energy sector reform.