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Role of embodied energy in the European manufacturing industry: Application to short-term impacts of a carbon tax

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  • Bordigoni, Mathieu
  • Hita, Alain
  • Le Blanc, Gilles

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Role of energy in the manufacturing industry is a major concern for energy and environmental policy design. Issues like energy prices, security of supply and carbon mitigation are often connected to the industry and its competitiveness. This paper examines the role and consequences of embodied energy in the European industry.

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  • Bordigoni, Mathieu & Hita, Alain & Le Blanc, Gilles, 2012. "Role of embodied energy in the European manufacturing industry: Application to short-term impacts of a carbon tax," Energy Policy, Elsevier, vol. 43(C), pages 335-350.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:enepol:v:43:y:2012:i:c:p:335-350
    DOI: 10.1016/j.enpol.2012.01.011
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