The Politics of Energy and Climate Change in Japan under Abe: Abenergynomics

The Politics of Energy and Climate Change in Japan under Abe: Abenergynomics

Under what we call Abenergynomics, Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzō has used energy policy to support the growth objectives of Abenomics, even when the associated policies are publicly unpopular, opposed by utility companies, or harmful to the environment. We show how Abenergynomics has shaped Jap...

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Veröffentlicht in:Asian survey 2018-07, Vol.58 (4), p.607-634
Hauptverfasser: INCERTI, TREVOR, LIPSCY, PHILLIP Y.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Alternative energy
Climate change
Companies
Deregulation
Electricity
Energy policy
Nuclear energy
Politics
Power
Renewable energy
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Zusammenfassung:Under what we call Abenergynomics, Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzō has used energy policy to support the growth objectives of Abenomics, even when the associated policies are publicly unpopular, opposed by utility companies, or harmful to the environment. We show how Abenergynomics has shaped Japanese policy on nuclear power, electricity deregulation, renewable energy, and climate change.
ISSN:0004-4687
1533-838X
DOI:10.1525/AS.2018.58.4.607