Advanced Energy Economics

This course provides an in-depth overview of topics in energy economics, with the goal of preparing students to embark on original research at the frontier of the field. Topics include fossil fuel extraction, electricity market design, utility regulation, renewable power investment, environmental externalities, and distributional concerns. The course is taken for three units. Priority is given for Economics and Public Policy PhD students. May be taken concurrently with Economics 207. Prerequisites: Economics 201, Economics 202, Economics 203, Economics 204. Permission of instructor.