Conducting a systematic and comparative review of energy and environmental issues, especially at the regional and national levels, can improve communication among different disciplines and be helpful for managers, politicians, and stakeholders involved in energy and environmental systems. Sustainable Systems and Energy Management at the Regional Level: Comparative Approaches provides an interdisciplinary look at the possible relationships which exist between energy and the environment. Relevant theoretical frameworks and the latest empirical research findings on the impacts of regulation policies, market-facilitation policies, and communication models and policies are reviewed with the aim of improving understanding and strategy.
Marco Tortora is Research Fellow at the Department of Economic Sciences, University of Florence, Italy and Adjunct Professor in International Business and European Business Program Coordinator at Kent State University in Florence, Italy and Chair of the nonprofit association FAIR Italy. He studied Economics and specialized in International Affairs and Economic Geography. His PhD dissertation, completed at the University of Rome "La Sapienza", dealt with the geographical and economic analysis of information flows in the media industry. Because of his academic and professional experience, his research interests are in the following areas: sustainability and international business, energy markets and the environment, communication and information. Current and recent research projects include media and information flows, energy markets and environmental regulations, sustainable tourism and the marketing of places, social business and global education.