China's Energy Strategy

China has reduced the energy intensity of its economy dramatically. This book explores how this reduction was achieved and determines the major sources of energy savings. Using extensive data, the author examines the impacts of technological and structural changes on energy consumption and identifies the factors that were primarily responsible for the energy-efficiency improvements. It is an interesting work that will be useful for policy makers in assessing the energy consequences of development strategies and for economists in analyzing the relationship between energy use and economic growth.

An examination of the energy use and conservation activities in the People's Republic of China.

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Presents findings from a research project exploring how China reduced the energy intensity of its economy in the 1980s. Combines a quantitative modeling approach with qualitative policy analysis, and reveals that the country's energy savings in the 1980s came primarily from production-technology changes rather than final-demand shifts. Of interest to policymakers and energy analysts assessing energy consequences of alternative development strategies and designing energy-conservation policies in developing countries. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

XIANNUAN LIN is an Assistant Professor in the Center for Energy and Environmental Studies and the Department of Geography at Boston University, where he teaches courses and conducts research in environmental policy and management, and energy and infrastructure economics. His current research focuses on the relationship between the consumption pattern, production technology, and energy/material demand, and on innovative strategies to link environmental protection with economic development.