Course Information

Course Code:
Course Number:
Code Course Name Language Type
ECN 410E Energy Economics English Elective
Local Credits ECTS Theoretical Tutorial Laboratory
3 5.5 3 0 0
Course Prerequisites and Class Restriction
Prerequisites ECN 201E MIN DD
or END 312E MIN DD
or END 312 MIN DD
Class Restriction None
Course Description
The course covers the economic theory and empirical perspectives on the spot and future markets for main energy sources (oil, natural gas, coal, and electricity). The course also examines the political economy of energy use, economic growth, and the environment. Finally, the economics of government regulation for each energy source market is discussed in local, regional, international, and global policy contexts.