I teach energy economics at Columbia’s School of International and Public Affairs. The class provides a survey of some of the fundamental issues in the field. It’s open to anyone at Columbia, although enrollment is capped at 50 students.
The Economics of Energy
Will we run out of oil? What determines the cost of a ton of coal? Should we subsidize low-carbon or tax fossil energy? Are renewables worth the price tag? This course addresses some of the fundamental questions in energy economics. It covers markets for coal, oil, natural gas and renewables. We will gain an understanding of how the various markets work, how they don’t, and what the appropriate regulatory responses are.
Columbia Courseworks has the current syllabus.