The KAPSARC Energy Vulnerability project looks at analyzing energy shocks and disruptions from the perspective of both exporting and importing economies. The project’s objective is to understand what are the macroeconomic fundamentals that increase the resilience of a country to energy shocks and, in particular, the role of the energy mix in reducing vulnerability. The research will be complemented by an analysis of policies that enhance the resilience of economies to energy shocks.
How coal fueled global growth and slowed energy productivity gains in the early 21st century
It is common for decision makers and media to conflate the oil price with the…
6th March 2015