Energy Economics
As taught in: Spring 2007
An oil field (with a rig and flare) in the southwestern part of Iran. (Image courtesy of Roozbeh Feiz.)
Instructors:
Prof. Paul Joskow
MIT Course Number:
14.44 / 14.444
Level:
Undergraduate / Graduate
Course Features
Course Description
This course explores the theoretical and empirical perspectives on individual and industrial demand for energy, energy supply, energy markets, and public policies affecting energy markets. It discusses aspects of the oil, natural gas, electricity, and nuclear power sectors and examines energy tax, price regulation, deregulation, energy efficiency and policies for controlling emission.
