Systems Modelling for Energy Policy [Hardcover]

Derek W. Bunn (Editor), Erik R. Larsen (Editor)

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Publication Date: June 12, 1997 | ISBN-10: 0471957941 | ISBN-13: 978-0471957942 | Edition: 1

Energy is a sector where there has always been a serious modelling tradition, but with the worldwide trend away from planned economies to new market structures, the risk, uncertainties and competitive aspects which need to be incorporated pose new challenges to analyse strategic as well as economic behaviour. Systems Modelling for Energy Policy addresses the strong and apparently countervailing themes dominating energy policy in the current decade:
* concerns about global warming have stimulated an intense and methodologically diverse level of analytical activity aimed ultimately at greater international co-ordination in policy and planning
* simultaneously we are witnessing a worldwide trend away from planned national energy policies to new market structures
To accommodate these shifts in focus, more comprehensive analytical procedures are needed to address technical challenges in handling large models whilst smaller, policy-specific behavioural models may give greater insight to the strategic challenges involved in maintaining focus on key industry restructuring issues for which past data is not available. This volume provides a comprehensive and up-to-date reference to the range of issues and modelling alternatives that a systems perspective gives to the analysis of energy policy. Practitioners, analysts and researchers will find new studies and comparative modelling insights in this book which are not easily accessed elsewhere.

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A comprehensive reference to where and how system models have been used in the energy sector. Practitioners, analysts and researchers in systems modelling will find this book a valuable source for further studies on the use of system dynamics in the energy sector.

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Energy is a sector where there has always been a serious modelling tradition, but with the worldwide trend away from planned economies to new market structures, the risk, uncertainties and competitive aspects which need to be incorporated pose new challenges to analyse strategic as well as economic behaviour. Systems Modelling for Energy Policy addresses the strong and apparently countervailing themes dominating energy policy in the current decade:

• concerns about global warming have stimulated an intense and methodologically diverse level of analytical activity aimed ultimately at greater international co-ordination in policy and planning
• simultaneously we are witnessing a worldwide trend away from planned national energy policies to new market structures

To accommodate these shifts in focus, more comprehensive analytical procedures are needed to address technical challenges in handling large models whilst smaller, policy-specific behavioural models may give greater insight to the strategic challenges involved in maintaining focus on key industry restructuring issues for which past data is not available. This volume provides a comprehensive and up-to-date reference to the range of issues and modelling alternatives that a systems perspective gives to the analysis of energy policy. Practitioners, analysts and researchers will find new studies and comparative modelling insights in this book which are not easily accessed elsewhere.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 342 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (June 12, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471957941
• ISBN-13: 978-0471957942
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,978,461 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Must for Systemic Thinkers and Dynamic Modellers, December 8, 1999

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This book is, so far, the best in the combination of the fields of Systems Modeling, Systems Thinking, and Strategy. Do not be put off by the price or the application to the Energy Sector. Dr. Larsen's knowledge in the fields range from the best Business Schools all over the world as well as hands-on experience. All his knowledge and wisdom is reflected in this book. If you are in an Executive position where you need to make effective as well as efficient decisions have no doubt that you need this book.