ENVIRON635
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Energy Economics and Policy
NSOENSOE - Nicholas School of Environment
Subject
ENVIRON
Catalog Number
635
Title
Energy Economics and Policy
Course Description
Economics of markets and policies for various energy supply sources, energy demand and efficiency, their interactions with each other, and with the economy and environment. Will explore rationales for why markets for energy and related technologies have been subject to extensive government intervention. Course will analyze effects of policy responses, including energy price regulation, the interface of energy, environmental, and technology policy, and policy motivated by energy security concerns. Prerequisite: Introductory Microeconomics (Economics 101 or equivalent) and college calculus.
Grading Basis
Graded
Course Typically Offered
Fall Only
Consent (Permission Number)
No Special Consent Required
Min Units
1.5
Max Units
1.5
Lecture
Crosslisted Courses
General Education Curriculum Codes
SB - (SB) Social & Behavioral Analysis: A&S Curriculum, SS - (SS) Social Sciences