ENERGY ECONOMICS I
Introduces the energy sector to students, discusses key aspects of energy supply, demand and pricing, and is foundational for the MEECON degree. Topics include optimal extraction of depletable resources, investment in energy-using capital, trade of energy commodities, storage, end-use demand and energy efficiency, and the relationship between economic activity, energy and the environment. Students learn to apply dynamic optimization, linear programming and econometric techniques in addressing the course topics. Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: ECON 437 . Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for ECON 601 if student has credit for ECON 437 .
Prerequisites & course information
Short Title: ENERGY ECONOMICS I Department: Economics Grade Mode: Standard Letter Course Type: Lecture Credit Hours: 4 Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students. Enrollment limited to students in a Master of Energy Economics degree. Course Level: Graduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026–2027