Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Schedule - Summer Semester 2021
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ECON 611 901 (CRN: 30700)
GEOPOLITICS OF ENERGY
Long Title: GEOPOLITICS OF ENERGY
Department: Economics
Instructor: Krane, James
Meeting: 2:30PM - 5:30PM T (10-MAY-2021 - 13-AUG-2021)
Part of Term: Summer Session 1
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Online
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: 12
Section Enrolled: 7
Enrollment data as of: 2-MAY-2024 10:00PM
Final Exam: GR Course-Dept Schedules Exam
Description: Explores the geopolitical issues around energy security and trade by focusing on role of energy as the world's largest business and a strategic requirement of the modern nation-state, a source of power in international relations, and a major influence on national politics and institutions. This course equips students with the analytical skills to inform policy debates, advocate for the interests of principals, and advise policy makers and firms amid rapid changes in energy markets. Students learn both to produce sound empirical analysis by employing state of the art econometric techniques and to be discerning consumers of empirical research.