Course Schedule - Summer Semester 2018

     

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ECON 614 001 (CRN: 30935)

POLITICAL ECONOMY OF OIL

Long Title: POLITICAL ECONOMY OF OIL IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
Department: Economics
Instructor: Monaldi, Francisco
Meeting: 4:00PM - 7:00PM MW (30-APR-2018 - 15-JUN-2018) 
Part of Term: 1st Half of 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: 30
Section Enrolled: 17
Enrollment data as of: 15-MAY-2024 12:38PM
 
Additional Fees: None
 
Final Exam: GR Course-Dept Schedules Exam
 
Description: This course evaluates the political and economic determinants of oil and gas policies in developing countries and their impact on world markets, the interaction between states and oil companies, the challenges of oil wealth management, and the causal links between resource dependency, development, institutions, and political regimes. Although the main focus is on oil production, natural gas is also analyzed, and both are compared to other natural resources. Must be in Masters of Energy Economics Program.