Comparative Study on the conflict in RE facility siting in Korea and Germany - Property Right, Transaction Cost and Institutional Learning -

As problems on energy supply get worse, renewable energy technologies are highlighted as alternatives. However conflicts in renewable energy facility siting hinder the promotion of the technologies. Suggesting measures preventing conflicts, however the degree of public acceptance of RE promotion varies considerably in Germany and Korea. It can be assumed that the two countries hold differing institutions and consequently institutional learning which affects changes of behaviors’ incentive structure and their preference works differently. To verify it, this study conducts a comparative analysis based on a theoretical framework of Rational Choice Institutionalism. Throughout Institutional Analysis and Development Framework it particularly analyzes how property right and transaction cost, main components of institutions, are recognized in the both countries and how institutional learning and its outcomes are going on.