This title, first published in 1974, assesses a wide range of ways in which economics could contribute to decisions on where and in what amounts government R & D money should be spent. The report also evaluates the research and development approach in relation to other public energy policies or management tools. The book will be of interest to students of environmental studies and economics.

Preface, Hans H. Landsberg; Part 1 Energy Research and Development Policy in the United States an Economist's View, John E. Tilton; Chapter 1 Introduction, John E. Tilton; Chapter 2 Evolution of Energy R&D Expenditures, John E. Tilton; Chapter 3 The Need for Government Intervention, John E. Tilton; Chapter 4 Means of Government Intervention, John E. Tilton; Chapter 5 An Evaluation of U. S. Funding Policy for Energy R&D, John E. Tilton; Part 2 Energy Research and Development Policy in the United States a Conference Summary, John E. Tilton; S38 Introduction, John E. Tilton; S39 Distinctive Characteristics of Energy R&D, John E. Tilton; S42 The Political Process and Benefit-Cost Analysis, John E. Tilton; S46 Reasons for Energy R&D, John E. Tilton; S50 The Need for Government Intervention, John E. Tilton; S55 Government Expenditures on Energy R&D, John E. Tilton; S56 Suggestions for Further Research, John E. Tilton Aprendices, John E. Tilton Other Reasons for Government Intervention, John E. Tilton Part icipants to the Rff Conference on "Public Policy and Energy R&D," April 18-19, 1974 (with major affiliation at time of conference), John E. Tilton;