The Four-Decade Quest for an “Energy Independence” Policy: Chasing a Trope Through Time

Since the presidency of Richard Nixon, policymakers have sought “energy independence” as the goal of energy policy. But that goal, unclear to begin with, has grown more opaque over time. “Energy independence” has meant different things at different times with no clear definition. Nevertheless, the g...

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Published in:Journal of policy history 2021-01, Vol.33 (1), p.93-110
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Self sufficiency
Success
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