Socio Economic evaluation of the effects of the shutdown of Ignalina nuclear power plant (Lithuania)
The answers to these questions are to be used in a masters degree Dissertation on the Likely Socio Economic effects of the proposed Decommissioning and new reactor at Ignalina. The study is being undertaken by a student from Liverpool John Moores University (UK), in conjunction with Vilnius Gediminas Technical University
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Profession
- housewife
- student
- doctor
- homemaker
- academician
- professor
- planner
- mobile disc jockey
- teacher
- pilot
You want to see nuclear power in Lithuania
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You are happy to see nuclear power used anywhere in the world
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Nuclear power is a necessary and reliable method of power production at a time of increasing prices
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You feel that energy prices are at an acceptable level at this moment in time
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You are aware that Lithuania currently produces 10% of its energy by ‘renewable technologies`
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Sustainable or green electrical production can replace the deficit from Ignalina once closed
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The Lithuanian economy will suffer due to the shutdown of Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant (NPP)
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How do you believe energy prices will react as a result of Ignalina closing in 2009?
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If you indicated a change, by how much (%) ?
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You are happy to pay a higher price for electricity if it is not produced by Nuclear Power
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You accept that it is necessary for the proposed new plant to be partly privatised.
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What effect do you believe the closure of Ignalina will have on the you?
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The main reason the reactor is being shut down is
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If Other, please Write
- none
- the mobile disco business was using too much power, the plant was critical.
- the government wants brownie points by appearing to be environmentally friendly when they don't realize that the only way to go green is to go nuclear first.
- don't know, i'm afraid. i'd guess environmental?
You feel that the planning system in Lithuania caters for society as a whole
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The current Planning system in Lithuania is far more beneficial to the nation
- no
- don't know
- might be
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than that used under the former USSR sphere of influence.
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If the EU closes the Ignalina plant with no replacement to be built for several years
- i don't think so.
- no opinion
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you feel joining the EU will have still been a good decision for Lithuania.
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