Energy Economics Policy

3 Credits · Level: Graduate, Undergraduate

We are in a very dynamic period in our domestic and global energy markets. This course aims to develop an understanding of the economic fundamentals of crude oil, natural gas, natural gas liquids, coal, nuclear, power, renewables and emerging technologies such as energy storage, electric vehicles, hydrogen and energy transportation (pipelines, railroad, power transmission), which are all going through substantial transformations. The course will develop an understanding of the regulatory oversight, geopolitical and energy security implications. This course will demonstrate the importance of energy infrastructure developments and environment considerations including regulation and policy. The course will provide the U.S. perspective as well as selected discussions from other countries, Asia, Europe and others, to understand the global nature of the energy industry. The course will equip the students with the necessary skillset to think critically about our current and prospective energy industry, impacts on the economy as well as regulation and policy.