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Economic Approaches to Energy, Environment and Sustainability

A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073). This special issue belongs to the section "C: Energy Economics and Policy".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2025 | Viewed by 2868

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Dr. Monica Roman

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Interests: spatial economy; agricultural economics; price analysis; economics and market organization; logistics; transport
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The topic of energy, environment, and sustainability is widely described in various aspects of the literature. In this Special Issue, however, I would like to focus on works related to its economic aspects. This approach has many economic theories, models, and policies to balance economic growth with environmental protection and sustainable resource use. This is crucial, as policymakers continue to develop future comprehensive strategies that will aim to increase economic prosperity while protecting the planet.

This Special Issue aims to present and disseminate the most recent advances related to the theories, models, policies, and case studies of economic approaches to energy, the environment, and sustainability.

Topics of interest for publication include, but are not limited to, the following:

  1. Energy economics (supply and demand, efficiency, prices, resource scarcity, renewable and non-renewable energy, security, intensity, technological change, low-carbon energy,);
  2. Environmental economics (market-based instruments, externalities, public goods, instruments, global environmental issues, climate change, pollution control, travel cost, Sustainable Development Goals, etc.);
  3. Sustainability economics (natural capital, sustainable development, circular economy, indicators, ecological economics, decoupling, green GDP, behavioral economics, etc.);
  4. Challenges and future energy, environmental, and sustainability economics directions;
  5. Energy, environment, and sustainability in countries and industries;
  6. Policy and international agreements.

Dr. Monica Roman
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • energy economics
  • environmental economics
  • sustainability economics

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Energy vs. Precious Metals Funds Performance During Commodity Markets Volatility—Evidence from Poland
by Agnieszka Moskal
Energies 2025, 18(5), 1169; https://doi.org/10.3390/en18051169 - 27 Feb 2025
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Events of recent years, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine, have caused significant fluctuations in financial markets, including energy and precious metals markets. Many investors see commodity investments as a way to diversify portfolio risk. The article’s main aim [...] Read more.
Events of recent years, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine, have caused significant fluctuations in financial markets, including energy and precious metals markets. Many investors see commodity investments as a way to diversify portfolio risk. The article’s main aim was to evaluate the performance of Polish commodity funds and analyze how external factors influenced their investment results from 2020 to 2023. Using popular investment fund performance metrics, it was determined that precious metals funds could not be considered effective during the 2020–2023 period, whereas the opposite conclusion applied to energy commodity funds. Additionally, mixed linear regression models showed that the average performance of precious metals funds was significantly positively influenced by the price of gold. Meanwhile, the performance of the average energy commodity fund was significantly positively impacted by the CRB Commodity Index value. The conducted analysis demonstrates that mixed linear regression models can be successfully applied in evaluating the external factors influencing the efficiency of commodity funds, taking into account their capital allocation policies. The obtained results can be utilized by current and potential participants of commodity funds, investors seeking portfolio diversification opportunities, and commodity fund managers to maximize investment performance. Full article
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Price Behavior and Market Integration in European Union Electricity Markets: A VECM Analysis
by Cristian Valeriu Stanciu and Narcis Eduard Mitu
Energies 2025, 18(4), 770; https://doi.org/10.3390/en18040770 - 7 Feb 2025
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This study examines the integration and price behavior of European Union electricity markets using a Vector Error Correction Model (VECM). Employing daily wholesale day-ahead electricity prices from 24 EU countries spanning October 2017 to September 2024, the research identifies seven regional clusters of [...] Read more.
This study examines the integration and price behavior of European Union electricity markets using a Vector Error Correction Model (VECM). Employing daily wholesale day-ahead electricity prices from 24 EU countries spanning October 2017 to September 2024, the research identifies seven regional clusters of markets based on similarities in price trends. The analysis reveals strong long-term equilibrium relationships and dynamic short-term adjustments, highlighting the interconnectedness of these markets. Central players, such as Germany in Block 1 and France in Block 2, emerge as pivotal in driving regional stability, while markets like Romania and Bulgaria (Block 3) demonstrate significant interconnections. Scandinavian and Baltic regions (Blocks 4 and 5) showcase unique balancing mechanisms influenced by shared infrastructure. Aggregated inter-block dynamics underscore the critical role of central hubs like Blocks 1 and 3 in bridging market disparities. Despite progress, regional heterogeneity persists, with slower adjustments observed in certain clusters. The findings emphasize the need for targeted policies to enhance cross-border electricity trading and infrastructure investments, ensuring equitable integration across all regions. By addressing these disparities, the EU can bolster market efficiency and resilience, contributing to its overarching energy strategy and transition to sustainable energy systems. Full article
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The Crossroads of the Knowledge Economy and Renewable Energy: Recommendations for Poland
by Valery Okulich-Kazarin, Artem Artyukhov, Łukasz Skowron and Tomasz Wołowiec
Energies 2024, 17(23), 6116; https://doi.org/10.3390/en17236116 - 4 Dec 2024
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The knowledge economy is becoming a key factor in the sustainable development of various sectors, including energy. One of the central elements in the energy of the future is renewable energy, which is becoming increasingly important in the global economy, especially in the [...] Read more.
The knowledge economy is becoming a key factor in the sustainable development of various sectors, including energy. One of the central elements in the energy of the future is renewable energy, which is becoming increasingly important in the global economy, especially in the context of achieving Sustainable Development Goal 7.a (SDG 7.a). In the last decade, Poland, like many other countries, has faced energy security challenges; a strong dependence on fossil energy sources, including imported ones; and the need to modernize its energy infrastructure. The development of renewable energy sources in Poland is becoming a priority in the state energy policy, facilitated by global trends and international commitments, including participation in achieving the SDGs. The knowledge economy is based on the efficient use of intellectual resources, innovative technologies, and scientific data. This article analyzes the role of scientific publications in forming innovative solutions for the energy sector, including renewable energy. The authors used modern research methods: scientometric, bibliometric, and correlation analyses of publications in the Scopus database and a specially created prompt for the processing of an array of 1,731,987 information units and z-statistics. The authors found six hidden reasons limiting the publication activity of Polish energy scientists. These reasons led Poland to leave the top 20 leading countries in the world market for scientific products in the energy sector. As a result, the authors rejected three research hypotheses and formulated management recommendations. This study emphasizes the importance of the knowledge economy in developing sustainable energy in Poland and the world. Full article
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