- RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY
3.1 PHILOSOPHY
As already mentioned, the aim of the present research is to evaluate whether or not Europe can exploit its shale gas resources by adopting the positive experience and avoiding the negative mistakes the United States has had in its shale gas exploitation journey. In order for this aim to be addressed the dissertation evolves towards a literature-based approach.
More specifically, the present dissertation is entirely theoretical and is based on the existent literature in respect to shale gas exploitation in the United States, and to the potential shale gas extraction ...