The role of tolerance and self-sufficiency in a nation’s adoption of nuclear power generation: A search for a quick and simple indicator

摘要: Abstract Nuclear energy remains one of the world's major sources, making up over 10% global electricity generation in 2017. Public acceptance nuclear is essential for its adoption. From a practical perspective, it beneficial to have simple indicator that can predict actual adoption energy. Based on experience, authors suggest tolerance and self-sufficiency as potential indicators may By evaluating cross-sectional data 18 countries 2013, this research assesses impact public order identify validity two variables. The results indicate variables are statistically significant, while insignificant explaining national This be because reflects willingness accept risk, explains government's likelihood developing non-carbon sources.