International Journal of Economy, Energy and Environment

Volume 5, Issue 3, June 2020

  • High Altitude as an Environmental Economic Good: Estimating Its Economic Value Using Willingness to Incur Costs by Athletes

    Silah Misoi, Andrew Kiptum

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 3, June 2020
    Pages: 24-31
    Received: Aug. 26, 2019
    Accepted: Oct. 21, 2019
    Published: Jun. 09, 2020
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    Abstract: High altitude training provides acclimatization to athletes by enhancing endurance; however, this environmental service has remained unaccounted and un-priced. Therefore, this study sought to estimate economic value of high altitude services to athletes using travel cost valuation approach. This study was carried out at Iten Township in Elgeyo Mara... Show More
  • The Economic Impact of Increasing International Dependence on Renewable Energy in Generating Energy on OPEC

    Mosaad Mohamed Ismail Elgayish

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 3, June 2020
    Pages: 32-40
    Received: Apr. 30, 2020
    Accepted: Jun. 11, 2020
    Published: Jun. 28, 2020
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    Abstract: The international dependence on renewable energy in the generation of energy has increased significantly, which stopped the researcher in studying the impact of this on OPEC countries that rely heavily on oil to form their revenues and economic capabilities. The researcher has noted that the demand for renewable energy to generate energy increased,... Show More