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Understanding Citizens’ Attitudes Towards Energy and Climate Issues. A Comprehensive Survey Analysis

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  • Marina Virginia Stefan

    (The Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Faculty of Cybernetics, Statistics and Economic Informatics, Romania)

  • Simona-Vasilica Oprea

    (The Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Faculty of Cybernetics, Statistics and Economic Informatics, Romania)

  • Adela Bara

    (The Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Faculty of Cybernetics, Statistics and Economic Informatics, Romania)

Abstract

Understanding public attitudes becomes crucial in the current context, which is defined by climate change and a critical need for sustainable solutions for energy sources. A questionnaire by the Pew Research Center, conducted through the American Trends Panel (ATP), explores the public’s opinions on various emerging energy technologies, preferred energy sources, knowledge of the nation’s energy dependence and attitudes toward environmental policies and climate change. The findings offer an insightful perspective on the interests and people’s concerns and may influence future innovations and policies in the energy sector.

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  • Marina Virginia Stefan & Simona-Vasilica Oprea & Adela Bara, 2024. "Understanding Citizens’ Attitudes Towards Energy and Climate Issues. A Comprehensive Survey Analysis," Ovidius University Annals, Economic Sciences Series, Ovidius University of Constantza, Faculty of Economic Sciences, vol. 0(1), pages 328-338, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:ovi:oviste:v:xxiv:y:2024:i:1:p:328-338
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    • P18 - Political Economy and Comparative Economic Systems - - Capitalist Economies - - - Energy; Environment
    • C83 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Data Collection and Data Estimation Methodology; Computer Programs - - - Survey Methods; Sampling Methods
    • Q54 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Environmental Economics - - - Climate; Natural Disasters and their Management; Global Warming

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