Katrin Jordan

Ms. Jordan s research focuses on the complexities of the linkages between governmental programs and international competitiveness in renewable energy markets; specifically in Japan, Germany and the United States. It is clear that one of the greatest challenges of the coming decade will be how to provide sufficient energy in an economically efficient and sustainable way. Each of the aforementioned countries has implemented innovative instruments to promote renewable energy and all three have substantial shares in international renewable energy markets. Some of Ms. Jordan s main areas of research are how these markets are affected by government intervention, what kinds of linkages exist between instruments to promote renewable energy use and international competitiveness in this market segment, and whether the possible linkages between governmental instruments and international competitiveness are intentional.