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351-0514-00L 3 Credits MSC D-USYS , D-MAVT , D-MTEC , D-MATH , D-ITET

Energy Economics and Policy

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Thomas F. Rutherford
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:29:39

Abstract

The course provides an introduction to energy economics principles and policy applications. The course will cover concepts, rationales, and instruments for policy intervention in energy markets, including an introduction to environmental implications of energy use and the role of economic analysis in designing policies to address environmental externalities.

Content

The course provides an introduction to energy economics principles and policy applications. The course will cover concepts, rationales, and instruments for policy intervention in energy markets, including an introduction to environmental implications of energy use and the role of economic analysis in designing policies to address environmental externalities. PART I: Economic principles PART II: Energy markets PART III: Energy policy issues PART IV: Models and policy analysis

Resources

Literature

- Carol A. Dahl, International Energy Markets: Understanding Pricing, Policies, and Profits - Kornelius Blok, "Introduction to Energy Analysis", Purdue University Press. - Paul Roberts, "The End of Oil: On the Edge of a Perilous New World" - M. Granger Morgan and Max Henrion, "Uncertainty: A Guide to Dealing with Uncertainty in Quantitative Risk and Policy Analysis, Cambridge University Press. - William D. Nordhaus "Managing the Global Commons: The Economics of Climate Change". Cambridge, Mass.: MIT Press.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
end-of-semester examination

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Energy Economics and Policy
Session of thursday, 21st february 08 is cancelled. First session will be on tuesday, 26th february 08 in room HG E1.2!
  • Thu 10:15-12:00 (HG D 1.1)
  • Thu 10:15-12:00 (HG E 5)
  • 26.02 Date 10:15-12:00 (HG E 1.2)
2 h weekly

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