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29000-01 - Lecture: Introduction to Energy Economics 1 (3 CP)
| Semester | fall semester 2025 |
| Course frequency | Every fall sem. |
| Lecturers | Hannes Weigt (hannes.weigt@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | The lecture "Introduction to Energy Economics" provides a comprehensive overview on a multitude of topics in the fields of energy, resource, and environmental economics. The lecture will cover two main objectives: Firstly, the current market developments are presented and analyzed, and secondly, relevant economic concepts and theories will be presented using energy markets as an example. The lecture is split in two blocks. During the fall term the global energy situation and the resource markets oil, natural gas, and coal will be discussed. During the spring term electricity markets, environmental issues and renewable energies, energy demand, and competition policy will be discussed. Both lectures can be visited independently. However, the lecture is designed as a joint unit starting in the fall term. |
| Learning objectives | The aim of the lecture is to provide an overview on current developments in global energy markets and link economic theory with the applied problems of energy economics. |
| Bibliography | The lecture is based on current reports and papers. All relevant literature will be provided as download. |
| Weblink | Weblink |
| Admission requirements | The lecture is part of the ‘Modul Economics II’ of the Bachelor in Business oder Economics as well as the 'Minor in Environment and Energy'. Knowledge of environmental and resource economics as well as basic microeconomic theory and industrial organization is helpful. |
| Course application | Registration: Please enroll in the Online Services (services.unibas.ch); Eucor-Students and mobility students of other Swiss Universities or the FHNW first have to register at the University of Basel BEFORE the start of the course and receive their login data by post (e-mail address of the University of Basel). Processing time up to a week! Detailed information can be found here: https://www.unibas.ch/de/Studium/Mobilitaet.html After successful registration you can enroll for the course in the Online Services (services.unibas.ch). Applies to everyone: Enrolment = Registration for the course and the exam! |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Course auditors welcome |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Tuesday | 10.15-12.00 | Alte Universität, Hörsaal -101 |
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 16.09.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Alte Universität, Hörsaal -101 |
| Tuesday 23.09.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Alte Universität, Hörsaal -101 |
| Tuesday 30.09.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Alte Universität, Hörsaal -101 |
| Tuesday 07.10.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Alte Universität, Hörsaal -101 |
| Tuesday 14.10.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Alte Universität, Hörsaal -101 |
| Tuesday 21.10.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Alte Universität, Hörsaal -101 |
| Tuesday 28.10.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Alte Universität, Hörsaal -101 |
| Tuesday 04.11.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Alte Universität, Hörsaal -101 |
| Tuesday 11.11.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Alte Universität, Hörsaal -101 |
| Tuesday 18.11.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Alte Universität, Hörsaal -101 |
| Tuesday 25.11.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Alte Universität, Hörsaal -101 |
| Tuesday 02.12.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Alte Universität, Hörsaal -101 |
| Tuesday 09.12.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Alte Universität, Hörsaal -101 |
| Tuesday 16.12.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Alte Universität, Hörsaal -101 |
| Modules |
Modul: Aufbau Economics (Bachelor's Studies: Business and Economics) Modul: Wahlbereich in Wirtschaftswissenschaften (Bachelor's degree subject: Business and Economics) |
| Assessment format | record of achievement |
| Assessment details | Written exam: tbd |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration, dereg: cancel course registration |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | 1-6 0,1 |
| Repeated registration | as often as necessary |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Business and Economics , studiendekanat-wwz@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Faculty of Business and Economics |