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Research and Development of a Backstop Energy Technology in a Growing Economy, Energy Economics
Abstract
The sequential search for a backstop energy technology is examined using an optimal growth model with an exhaustible energy resource. It is assumed that an economic planner periodically reviews the outcomes of a stochastic R&D process. A stopping rule for R&D is obtained in terms of a minimum acceptable quality level for the innovation. The dependence of the quality standard upon capital and natural resource stocks and on the state of basic research is analysed.
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Date Published
1980
Citations
Spulber, Daniel. 1980. Research and Development of a Backstop Energy Technology in a Growing Economy. Energy Economics.(4): 199-207.