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Course Outline/Methodology
Materials for Fall 2015 Class
Supplemental Texts
Materials from Past Classes
September 28/30
Introduction -- Concepts of and Approaches to Energy Security/ Energy Independence
Most Important Readings
Other Readings
October 5/7
Evolving Energy Environment and Responses to Energy Insecurity
Most Important Readings
Current Events for Discussion
Overview of Major Energy Sources
Other Readings
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October 14/19
Aspects of the Global Environment
Most Important Readings
Papers for Discussion
The Shale Revolution
Other Readings
October 21/26
Current Debates in Energy
Most Important Readings
Papers for Discussion
Carbon Taxation
Other Readings
October 28/30
Energy Security Africa/Middle East
Most Important Readings
For Discussion
Case Studies
Other Readings
IMF, Boom, Bust or Prosperity? Managing Sub-Saharan Africa's Natural Resource Wealth, 2013
China in Africa
November 4/9
Energy Security Issues Asia
Most Important Readings
Other Readings
November 16
Energy Security Issues South America/Caribbean
Most Important Readings
Other Readings
November 18/23
Energy Security Issues Europe/Russia
Most Important Readings
Other Readings
November 25, December 2, 7
US/Canada
Most Important Readings
Other Readings
December 9
Summing-up
Most Important Readings