Negative externalities and sustainability of energy sector
- DOI
- 10.5922/2079-8555-2010-1-11
- Pages
- 91-100
Abstract
The article evaluates negative externalities of the electricity industry and possibilities for the sustainable development. The concept of negative externalities of the electricity industry and evaluation and internalization of the negative externalities are reviewed from the viewpoint of principles of environmental economics and sustainable development.
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