Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Catalog - 2024-2025
ECON 607 - ECON OF ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Long Title: THE ECONOMICS OF ENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
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: This course evaluates policies used to protect environmental resources from harmful externalities, with a focus on those arising from energy production and use. After analyzing different policy tools, the course will focus on the issue of carbon dioxide emissions and climate. Key issues discussed will include electricity system economics and the trade-offs involved in energy and climate policy. The course will conclude with a discussion of some non-emission externalities associated with mining.