Requisite(s): 120 credit points of completed study in C10061 Bachelor of Engineering Diploma in Engineering Practice OR 120 credit points of completed study in C10066 Bachelor of Engineering Science OR 120 credit points of completed study in C10067 Bachelor of Engineering
These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses.
There are also course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.
This subject focuses on developing an understanding of the economics of regulation, and of methods and principles of regulation design for the energy sector and other sectors of the economy. Topics include: historical overview of regulation; drivers for regulation; costs and benefits of regulation; impacts of regulation; institutional structure, ownership and regulation; regulatory frameworks; regulation design; and policy issues and politics of regulation. Case studies on regulatory aspects will be provided from the energy section and other sectors of the economy.
Assessment: Assignments (40 per cent), quizzes (50 per cent), contribution to class discussion (10 per cent).
Spring semester, City campus