Energy Economics (MEM)

Course introduction

This course equips students with an understanding of how useful economics is for energy professionals. The Micro part of the course covers market design and the interpretation of price information, and relates this to the challenges posed by disruptive technologies. The Macro part looks at the changing nature of the energy industry, including new technologies, sustainability objectives, and geopolitical implications. The course presents this material in an integrated way and challenges students to become effective problem solvers in both individual and team based settings.

Course assessment

  • 40% group project
  • 60% final exam (online but invigilated)

 

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