Energy Economics and Policy Course Syllabus
Course Description:
This course provides an in-depth overview of the economic, technological, and political forces that shape the global energy industry. It covers methods governments use to regulate energy production and consumption, as well as how to analyze the impact of rising global energy demand on the environment and climate. The course also examines how to apply economic models to energy demand and supply, sustainable energy transition, decarbonization, and other topics related to energy economics and policy.
Course Objectives:
- Explain the economics of real-world energy markets
- Analyze various policies used to address the impact of rising global energy demand on the environment and climate
- Describe methods governments use to regulate energy production and consumption
- Examine how economic models can be applied to energy demand and supply
- Evaluate strategies for the sustainable energy transition
- Assess techniques for decarbonization of the economy
- Discuss the dynamics of industrial electricity demand in different regions
- Analyze the implications of COVID-19 on electricity prices
- Summarize current trends in global energy markets
- Develop an understanding of international regulations related to energy economics and policy
