Energy Security in Times of Economic Transition: Lessons from China

China's energy policies have evolved from planned to market-oriented, but no single work has assessed the key factors driving these changes and their effects on energy security. Energy Security in Times of Economic Transition by Yao Lixia explores trends in the evolution of Chinas energy policy since 1949 and discusses the relations between policy changes and macroeconomic reforms. It shows that macroeconomic reform did not improve China's energy security over the first three decades of the reform period, suggesting lines of inquiry for research in other countries.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 224 pages
\n Publication date: 20 January 2021
\n Publisher: Emerald Publishing Limited
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As China transitioned from a planned to a market-oriented economy, it underwent a significant transformation in its energy policies. Over the past seventy years, the Chinese energy industry has experienced a remarkable evolution. However, despite the importance of understanding the key factors driving these changes and their implications for global energy security, no comprehensive study has been conducted to assess these factors and their effects on China's energy security.

Energy Security in Times of Economic Transition aims to bridge this gap. Authored by Yao Lixia, the book offers a comprehensive analysis of China's energy policy since its inception in 1949, juxtaposing a domestic perspective with a broader view of the pan-energy industry. By employing a novel quantitative framework for evaluating energy security, Yao demonstrates that macroeconomic reform did not improve China's energy security during the first three decades of the reform period. Instead, it restricted China's ability to develop more effective energy policies. This insightful finding has implications for research in other countries, particularly those undergoing economic transition.

The book provides a detailed history of China's energy policy, covering key events, policies, and institutions. It also introduces a widely applicable methodology for evaluating energy security, which can be valuable for researchers and postgraduate students in economics, security studies, political economy, and international political economy.

In conclusion, Energy Security in Times of Economic Transition is a valuable contribution to the literature on energy security and China's economic transition. By providing a comprehensive analysis of China's energy policy and offering a novel methodology for evaluating energy security, the book sheds light on the complex relationship between policy changes, macroeconomic reforms, and energy security. It is a must-read for researchers and postgraduate students interested in these fields.

\n Weight: 452g\n
Dimension: 160 x 241 x 18 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781839824654\n \n