A Smart Energy Policy: An Economist's Rx for Balancing Cheap, Clean, and Secure Energy

摘要

Written for the non-economist but interested citizen, this book is one of the very best contributions in the exposition of the necessary tradeoffs that we as a country face in dealing with our energy future. Griffin makes it clear early on that there is no such thing as a free lunch and that to meet the trinity of goals stated in the title, we will have to compromise, face likely higher costs, and adjust our approaches and lifestyles. He notes the urgency of dealing with energy issues in the context of climate change and at the same time brings historical understanding and perspective given his thorough comprehension of US energy policy over the last four-plus decades. He is, moreover, exceptionally conversant with current environmental issues as they relate to energy decisions and policy. His is a calm and thoughtful voice on energy economics and policy that needs to be heard.