An oil field (with a rig and flare) in the southwestern part of Iran. (Image courtesy of Roozbeh Feiz.)
Instructor(s)
Prof. Paul Joskow
MIT Course Number
14.44 / 14.444
As Taught In
Spring 2007
Level
Undergraduate
Course Description
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.