Research on government responsibility in energy saving and emission reducing

The theoretical basis for government accountability in energy saving and emission reduction are analyzed from public administration property, requirements of government functions, market externalities and public goods. On this basis, the government´s responsibilities on energy saving and emission reduction are defined to six areas, in accordance with the problems in process of exercising the government´s responsibilities, and then countermeasures and proposals are put forward, including changing the concept of the government, adjusting the economic structure, formulating policies and laws, promoting technological progress, developing recycling economy, strengthening supervision and evaluation, improving the institutional mechanisms.