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Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2026
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ECON 607 001 (CRN: 22638)
ECON OF ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Long Title: THE ECONOMICS OF ENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
Department: Economics
Instructor: Hartley, Peter
Meeting: 11:00AM - 11:50AM MWF (12-JAN-2026 - 24-APR-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: 24
Section Enrolled: 2
Total Cross-list Max Enrollment: 47
Total Cross-list Enrolled: 17
Enrollment data as of: 24-NOV-2025 7:17PM
Final Exam: GR Course-Dept Schedules Exam
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. Cross-list: ECON 480, ENST 480.