May 30, 2026  
Rensselaer Catalog 2025-2026 
    
Rensselaer Catalog 2025-2026

ECON 4390 - Energy Economics & Policy


This course applies economic analysis to explore the intersection of energy systems and societal values, investigating global energy consumption, climate change impacts, energy poverty and inequality, and strategies for decarbonization. We will explore the dynamics of nonrenewable and renewable energy markets, the implications of market failures, the role of policy interventions, and the evaluation of energy policies through cost-benefit analyses.

Prerequisite: INQR 1200  or ECON 1200  

When Offered: YEARLY

Graded: GRADED

Credit Hours: 4