Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Schedule - Fall Semester 2026
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ECON 602 002 (CRN: 10994)
MICROECONOMICS - ENERGY SECTOR
Long Title: MICROECONOMICS OF THE ENERGY SECTOR
Department: Economics
Instructor: Hartley, Peter
Meetings:
8:00AM - 9:15AM T (24-AUG-2026 - 4-DEC-2026)
8:30AM - 9:45AM MWF (24-AUG-2026 - 4-DEC-2026)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 4
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
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
Section Max Enrollment: 25
Section Enrolled: 0
Enrollment data as of: 26-APR-2026 9:11PM
Final Exam: GR Course-Dept Schedules Exam
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.