49023 Energy and Environmental Economics
6cp; three modules, each two days; availability: all coursesPostgraduate
Subject coordinator: Associate Professor Deepak Sharma
Topics include: energy–economy–environment interactions; the micro model (demand, supply and markets); short-run and long-run energy pricing; shadow pricing of energy; the economics of non-renewable and renewable energy resources; intemporal allocation of resources; the economics of the environment; and economic and non-economic principles for environmental valuation. Emphasis is placed on achieving depth and balance in all aspects of the valuation principles, with topical case studies providing an application focus.
Assessment: Assignments (40 per cent), quizzes (50 per cent), participation (10 per cent).
For detailed information, see the full subject description at:
http://www.eng.uts.edu.au/Current_Students/Postgraduate/Subject_desc/49023.htm
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