Economics of Energy and Environment
Economics of Energy and Environment
About the program
This program aims to provide entry-level employees with historical and analytical foundations for understanding the most important issues of the international energy and environment ecosystem, as well as modeling of the energy and environment ecosystem for policy analysis . At the end of course, participants will demonstrate:
- Knowledge of the theoretical notions of the energy business and energy markets
- Acquisition of problem analysis and problem solution skills,
- Capacity to apply acquired skills in a working activity
- Capacity to use quantitative methods to analyze and understand data to support the decision makers in evidence-based decision making.
- Understanding of the techniques of analysis of the energy markets, supply and demand, energy project investment evaluation
Learning Journey
The program is divided into 2 weeks that focus on mathematical tools and economics for energy and environment; and modeling for policy analysis in the energy and environment ecosystem.
Week 1:
Mathematical tools & economics for energy and environment ecosystem
| Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modeling for policy analysis in energy and environment ecosystem | Key macroeconomic concepts | Public policy design and analysis | Climate international agreements International oil and gas markets, Hubbert model |
Saudi economy scenarios: circular carbon economy and the economics of Hydrogen |
Week 2:
Modeling for policy analysis in the energy and environment ecosystem
| Day 6 | Day 7 | Day 8 | Day 9 | Day 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematical optimization methods | Consumer utility and profit maximization, net present value, internal rate of return | Quantitative methods / Econometrics | Statistical analysis of economic variables | Strategic behavior and game theory Accounting & Business Acumen |
Program Partners
Meet the Faculty
Marzia Galeotti
Professor of Environmental and Energy Economics University of Milan and a Visiting researcher at KAPSARC
Carlo Andrea Bollino
Professor of Economics University of Perugia LUISS Business School and a Visiting researcher at KAPSARC
Baltasar Manzano
Associate Professor of Economics University of Vigo and a Visiting researcher at KAPSARC
Aaron Praktiknjo
Chair of Energy Systems Economics at RWTH Aachen University
Matteo Manera
Professor of Econometrics at the University of Milano-BioccaWho should attend?
- This program is designed for entry level professionals with an experience of 0-3 years.
- Proficiency of written and spoken English
Contact Us
Please feel free to contact us at exed@kapsarc.org if you require additional information or support.