Course Catalog - 2023-2024

     

ECON 602 - MICROECONOMICS - ENERGY SECTOR

Long Title: MICROECONOMICS OF THE ENERGY SECTOR
Department: Economics
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 4
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Must be enrolled in one of the following Degree(s):
Master of Energy Economics
Description: Covers basic microeconomic concepts and applies them to contemporary issues in the energy sector. Topics covered include demand and supply analysis, market equilibrium and different market structures, international trade, investment and capacity expansion, risk and investment finance, and economic analysis of energy policy including environmental policy. This course enables students to apply quantitative microeconomic theory in order to make data-driven recommendations to case studies presented by industry partners.