This course aims to introduce students a set of economic concepts that economists use to understand energy and environmental issues, and use the concepts to analyze energy and environmental problems, and to model their solutions. They will understand the economic principles and practices behind the use of market and policy instruments, including command-and-control regulation, tax and emission trading, to conserve energy resources and to control environmental impacts. They will be able to apply innovative solutions to tackle energy and environmental problems.

To pass a course, a student must do ALL of the following:

1. obtain at least 30% of the total marks allocated towards coursework (combination of assignments, pop quizzes, term paper, lab reports and/ or quiz, if applicable);


2. obtain at least 30% of the total marks allocated towards final examination (if applicable); and

3. meet the criteria listed in the section on Assessment Rubrics