The nuclear power in the world: A general overview - This article gives an overview of the situation of nuclear power in the world and analyzes the problems of this source of energy from different points of view: the generation costs, fuel cycle, particularly with regard to the resources of uranium and radioactive waste, and the programs of technological development of new reactors.
Key words: Nuclear energy, generation costs, uranium resources, radioactive waste, new reactor technology.
JEL classifications: L94 Q40 Q31