ECON 486
Energy and Environmental Economics
Economic theory and empirical methods are used to study problems of energy, the environment, and the economy. It examines the extraction, production, and use of energy and market institutions and regulatory approaches used to correct market failures. Topics covered include: oil and natural gas markets, management and design of electricity markets, renewable energy, non-market valuation , climate change, and transportation policies.
Topics
- oil and natural gas markets
- management and design of electricity markets
- renewable energy
- non-market valuation
- climate change
- and transportation policies
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Prerequisites & course information
Prerequisite: 1 course with a minimum grade of C- from ( AREC326 , ECON306 , ECON326 ); and 1 course with a minimum grade of C- from ( ECON230 , ECON321 , BMGT230 , STAT401 ). Cross-listed with: AREC456 . Credit Only Granted for: AREC456 or ECON486 .
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027
- Catalogue entry ↗
Catalogue variants
- Energy and Environmental Economics · 3 Credits