The Political Economy of Energy Policy

3 credits · Law

Theories of political economy that explain policy choices and behavior in energy markets in the U.S. and overseas. Topics include: collective action and public choice; state behavior and sovereignty; international political economy; behavior of complex organizations; monopoly and regulation. Case study applications, such as U.S. policy on ethanol, safety regulation at nuclear power plants, and international collective efforts to manage global warming. Prerequisite: familiarity with energy systems and policies.