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In the face of the economic and political upheavals in central and eastern Europe, this publication addresses the implications for gas trade, gas networks and co-operation amongst gas enterprises as...

This report considers the interaction between the national economy and the environment in the former Soviet Union and Czechoslovakia. It concludes that the accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power...

This report reviews the technological status, economics, applications and competitiveness of small and large size solar electricity systems. It evaluates the progress made during the past fifteen...

A simple and yet concise educational aid which provides the knowledge framework necessary for the design of buildings from the energy efficiency perspective. Architects, designers, contractors and...

This study deals with issues on trends and supply structures of energy in Europe and North America until 2010; basic policies on environment and energy; and the role of regional energy and...

This study offers a practical and stimulating discussion on growth in market economies. Reflecting back as far as 1950 and projecting into the year 2000, it provides an historical view and guidance on...

This paper focuses on the economic aspects of Perestroika and how it affected the economic reforms and developments in the former Soviet Union, Europe and the world. Experts present the original...

This publication offers a detailed analysis of the policy options and choices of the European countries after the Second World War. The policies are important for managing the economic reforms in...

This publication discusses the overall economic position in the Eastern countries giving a long-term historical perspective and short-term prospects. It views the social and economic order aimed at by...

This publication offers a listing of policies, international programmes, energy efficient environmentally sound technologies and energy demand management practices from the first year of operation of...

The service sector, including personal and collective services, has been written about in many economic publications. However, most of them focus on selected branches such as health, education and...

Because of the exceptional events in central and eastern Europe this round-table discussion centers on the transition economies. It focuses on the unexpected sharp fall in output and the resulting...

This study analyzes the link between inflation and unemployment as it presents a summary of facts comparing western Europe with the United States and Japan. It provides the different explanations on...

Information on current trends and developments in the field of natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in underground storage units. Emphasis on technical and regulatory matters including...

Data on the rational use of energy, matching energy supplies and energy demand, past achievements, present policies and future prospects for energy efficiency throughout the energy system. Reviews...

This publication deals with briquette production and enrichment technologies; gasification and liquefaction of low calorie value (LCV) solid fuels; new developments in technology and equipment for the...

An excellent source of information on investing in Central and Eastern Europe. This research focused on the status of energy reforms in formerly centrally planned economies as they move towards market...

Presents a discussion of many aspects of the present economic situation and secular developments in the market and transition economies and the relationship between the developments in the labour...