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