Three essays on energy and economic growth
Date
2011
Authors
Peach, Nathanael David, author
Kling, Robert, advisor
Cutler, Harvey, committee member
Pena, Anita Alves, committee member
Bond, Craig, committee member
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Publisher
Colorado State University. Libraries
Abstract
This dissertation explores the relationship between energy and economic growth. Chapter Two, Three, and Four examine the interaction of energy-related measures and economic outcomes by applying different methodologies across various spatial dimensions. Chapter Two shows that increases in energy consumption are necessary for increases in state level economic growth to occur. Chapter Three estimates a simultaneous supply and demand energy market at the state level. This system allows for estimates of structural elasticities to be obtained. Findings indicate that energy supply is considerably more elastic than energy demand. Energy demand is found to be determined by responses to short run shocks rather than long run processes. Chapter Four estimates the impact of changes in various elements of governance and institutional quality impact genuine investment within an economy. Increases in democracy are predicted to decrease genuine investment in energy-rich nations. The dissertation concludes with Chapter Five.
Description
2011 Summer.
Includes bibliographical references.
Includes bibliographical references.
Subject
economic growth, sustainability, energy