This book challenges conventional wisdom by showing how, in some circumstances, improved energy efficiency may increase energy consumption. Relying upon energy efficiency to reduce carbon emissions could therefore be misguided. This book explores the broader implications for climate change and sustainable consumption. ÍNDICE: Introduction; S.Sorrell and H.Herring - PART I: MICRO REBOUND EFFECTS - The Evidence for Direct Rebound Effects; S.Sorrell - Fuel Efficiency andAutomobile Travel in Germany: An Econometric Analysis of the Rebound Effect; - M.Frondel, J.Peters and C.Vance - PART II: MACRO REBOUND EFFECTS - Modellingthe Economy-Wide Rebound Effect; G.Allen, M.Gilmartin, P.G.McGregor, J.K.Swales and K.Turner - Specifying Technology for Analyzing Rebound; H.Saunders - Energy Efficiency and Economic Growth: The b Rebound Effectb as a Driver; R.U.Ayres and B.Warr - Exploring Jevonsb Paradox; S.Sorrell - PART III: REBOUND EFFECTS AND SUSTAINABLE CONSUMPTION - Time-Use Rebound Effects: An Activity-Based View of Consumption; M.Jalas - Rebound and Rational Public Policy Making; R.Levett - Avoiding Rebound through a Steady-State Economy; J.S.NC8rgC%rd - Sufficiency and the Rebound Effect; H.Herring - Conclusion; S.Sorrell & H.Herring
- ISBN: 978-0-230-52534-4
- Editorial: Palgrave Macmillan
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 280
- Fecha Publicación: 07/11/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés