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| Semester | spring semester 2023 |
| Course frequency | Every spring sem. |
| Lecturers | Hannes Weigt (hannes.weigt@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | Within the lecture ‚Energy Economics‘ we will investigate current topics and trends of global energy markets; in particular non-electricity related topics (electricity markets are covered in a separate lecture). A particular focus lies on market functionalities, strategic company behavior, and interaction of market actors. Topics will cover different energy markets (e.g. crude oil and market power, natural gas supply in Europe and its relation to Russia) and ongoing market and system transitions (e.g. mobility, synthetic fuels/hydrogen). |
| Learning objectives | The lecture aims to provide students with the opportunity to apply economic concepts within an applied field (i.e. energy markets). Students will learn how to investigate real-world settings, apply economic concepts to those settings and derive insights. The lecture is designed to be interactive and discussion based. |
| Bibliography | The lecture will build upon scientific papers, news reports and blog posts. All literature will be provided. Students are required to read about one paper per week. |
| Comments | The course will be taught in class. |
| Weblink | Weblink |
| Admission requirements | Background knowledge in energy economics is helpful but not required. The course builds upon microeconomic concepts, industrial organization, game theory, and different policy approaches from environmental economics and public policy. |
| Course application | Registration: Please enrol in MOnA. EUCOR-Students and students of other Swiss Universities have to enrol at the students administration office (studseksupport1@unibas.ch). Enrolment = Registration for the exam! |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Tuesday | 14.15-16.00 | Wirtschaftswissenschaftliche Fakultät, Seminarraum S14 HG.32 |
| Modules |
Module: Core Competences in Economics (Master's Studies: Sustainable Development) Module: Field Electives in Economics and Public Policy (Master's Studies: Economics and Public Policy) Module: Policy Field: Competition and Regulation (Master's Studies: Economics and Public Policy) Module: Policy Field: Environment and Energy (Master's Studies: Economics and Public Policy) Specialization Module: Markets and Public Policy (Master's Studies: Business and Economics (Start of studies before 01.08.2021)) |
| Assessment format | record of achievement |
| Assessment details | Performance will be assessed via homework assignments and a final written exam. written exam: 05.06.23; 10:15-11:45. WWZ auditorium: A-Z. You can still withdraw from the examination by submitting a completed, signed form to our office from 21.03.23 until 31.03.23 / 12:00 o’clock. The deregistration form and the mail address can be found on the homepage of the Dean of Studies Office: https://wwz.unibas.ch/en/studies/examinations/de-/registration-of-examinations/ Prior to 20.03.23, please deregister only in the Online Services. The examination rooms will be published by 26.5.23. |
| 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 |