Distorted Time Preferences and Structural Change in the Energy Industry

1. Introduction

2. Foundations of the Theoretical Analysis

3. A Theoretical Model of Structural Change in the Energy Industry

4. Summary of Results, Discussion of Assumptions, and Policy Implications

5. Foundations of the Applied Analysis

6. Technology Choice Under Environmental and Technology Policies

7. Optimal Moments of Transition Under Environmental and Technology Policies

8. Conclusions

Keywords: Economics/Management Science, Environmental Economics, R & D/Technology Policy, Climate Change