The role of economic policies in achieving sustainable development goal 7: Insights from OECD and European countries

IF 10.1 1区工程技术 Q1 ENERGY & FUELS

Applied Energy Pub Date : 2024-09-24 DOI:10.1016/j.apenergy.2024.124558

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Abstract

The literature widely recognizes the importance of effective economic policies in achieving Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG 7). However, existing research fails to examine how these policies synergistically affect the achievement of SDG 7 targets. This paper addresses this gap by conducting a configurational analysis to identify various combinations of economic policies through which countries can reach SDG 7 targets. Drawing on empirical evidence from 41 OECD and European countries, the findings suggest that governments must (1) enhance coherence of their economic policies through collaboration among and within government bodies, (2) promote prosperity and innovation opportunities by fostering inclusive labor markets, and (3) implement international financial regulations to facilitate energy investments. Policymakers can utilize these findings to identifying key policy levers, enhance innovation in policy making, and develop appropriate strategies for achieving sustainable development goals.

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经济政策在实现可持续发展目标 7 方面的作用：经合组织和欧洲国家的见解

文献普遍承认有效的经济政策对实现可持续发展目标 7（SDG 7）的重要性。然而，现有研究未能考察这些政策如何协同影响可持续发展目标 7 的实现。本文针对这一空白进行了配置分析，以确定各国实现可持续发展目标 7 的各种经济政策组合。根据 41 个经合组织国家和欧洲国家的经验证据，研究结果表明，各国政府必须：（1）通过政府机构之间和内部的合作，加强经济政策的一致性；（2）通过培育包容性劳动力市场，促进繁荣和创新机会；（3）实施国际金融法规，促进能源投资。政策制定者可以利用这些发现来确定关键的政策杠杆，加强政策制定的创新性，并为实现可持续发展目标制定适当的战略。

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Applied Energy 工程技术-工程：化工

CiteScore

21.20

自引率

10.70%

发文量

1830

审稿时长

41 days

期刊介绍： Applied Energy serves as a platform for sharing innovations, research, development, and demonstrations in energy conversion, conservation, and sustainable energy systems. The journal covers topics such as optimal energy resource use, environmental pollutant mitigation, and energy process analysis. It welcomes original papers, review articles, technical notes, and letters to the editor. Authors are encouraged to submit manuscripts that bridge the gap between research, development, and implementation. The journal addresses a wide spectrum of topics, including fossil and renewable energy technologies, energy economics, and environmental impacts. Applied Energy also explores modeling and forecasting, conservation strategies, and the social and economic implications of energy policies, including climate change mitigation. It is complemented by the open-access journal Advances in Applied Energy.