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Unit name Energy Economics and Policy
Unit code BEA313
Credit points 12.5
Faculty/School College of Business & Economics
Tasmanian School of Business and Economics
Discipline Economics
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Learning Outcomes

LO1: Recognise the different forms of energy and energy markets.  Use economic theory to identify the factors that influence markets for energy commodities, and analyse how those factors can influence related markets.

LO2: Use appropriate economic theory to analyse investment decisions in non-renewable and renewable energy resources under different types of risk, uncertainty and cost structures.

LO3: Use economic theory to describe power systems (electricity generation, distribution and market design.)  Use economic theory to evaluate regulations.

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Assessment

Five assignments worth 20% each.

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