The book titled “Global Transformation in Energy System, Renewable Energy, and Public Policies” authored by Asst. Prof. Dilek AKBAŞ AKDOĞAN from IMU Department of Public Finance was published by Gazi Kitabevi.
In her book, AKBAŞ AKDOGAN systematically examined the public policies pursued for the development and dissemination of renewable energy resources and national and foreign development aids, financial aids, and the incentive and support mechanisms implemented in this context.
In the study, AKBAŞ AKDOĞAN first explained how renewable energy sources are used as a tool in the fight against climate change and its effects within the framework of climate action plans of countries. Then, she evaluated the significant role of access to affordable and clean energy technologies in achieving social goals such as good health and well-being, reducing socio-economic inequalities, ending poverty around the world, promoting decent work etc. She also emphasized the importance of renewable energy sources for economic goals such as sustainable economic growth and economic development, reducing unemployment, supporting infrastructural investments and encouraging product innovation. For the purposes of using and disseminating renewable energy resources for sustainable economic growth and economic development, she analyzed in detail the EU’s renewable energy policy within the scope of partnerships at EU level and Turkey’s renewable energy policy. In the last and empirical part of the study, she carried out an analysis using panel data techniques to evaluate the effects and effectiveness of the incentive and support mechanisms applied by public authorities.
Akbaş Akdoğan, D. (2021). Enerji Sistemindeki Küresel Dönüşüm, Yenilenebilir Enerji ve Kamu Politikaları. Ankara: Gazi Kitabevi.