The economics and uncertainties of nuclear power
By: François Lévêque
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2014
Place of publication: Cambridge, United Kingdom
Language: eng
Number of pages: 341
ISBN-13: 9781107087286
Subjects: Nuclear industry; Nuclear energy; Government policy
Description: "Is nuclear power a thing of the past or a technology for the future? Has it become too expensive and dangerous, or is it still competitive and sufficiently safe? Should emerging countries invest in it? Can we trust calculations of the probability of a major nuclear accident? In the face of divergent claims and contradictory facts, this book provides an in-depth and balanced economic analysis of the main controversies surrounding nuclear power. Without taking sides, it helps readers gain a better understanding of the uncertainties surrounding the costs, hazards, regulation and politics of nuclear power. Written several years on from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster of 2011, this is an important resource for students, researchers, energy professionals and concerned citizens wanting to engage with the continuing debate on the future of nuclear power and its place in international energy policy" -- Provided by publisher's website.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Adding up costs; title: The curse of rising costs; title: Nuclear power and its alternatives; title: Calculating risk; title: Perceived probabilities and aversion to disaster; title: The magic of Bayesian analysis; title: Does nuclear safety need to be regulated?; title: The basic rules of regulation; title: What goal should be set for safety and how is it to be attained?; title: Adopting nuclear power; title: Nuclear exit; title: Supranational governance: learning from Europe; title: International governance to combat proliferation; politics and trade.