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Course Outline/Methodology
Materials for Spring 2018 Class
Text
Supplemental Texts
April 4
Introduction -- Concepts of and Approaches to Energy Security/ Energy Independence -- What is Energy Security?
Most Importat Readings
Other Readings
April 9/11
Introduction to Energy Markets
Most Important Readings
O'Sullivan, Chapters 1 and 2
Other Readings
Overview of Major Energy Sources
April 16/18
Energy Supplies
Most Important Readings
Papers for Discussion
The Shale Revolution
Other Readings
April 23/25
Elements of U.S. Energy Policy
For discussion
Most Important Readings
Other Readings
Carbon Taxation
Other Readings
April 30/May2
Elements of U.S. Energy Policy
Most Important Readings
May 7
U.S. Energy Policy: International Dimensions
Most Important Readings
May 9/14
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
May 16,21
Energy Security Issues Asia
Most Important Readings
Other Readings
May 23/30
Energy Security Issues Europe/Russia
Most Important Readings
Other Readings
June 4,6
Energy Security Issues South America/Caribbean
Most Important Readings
Other Readings
June 13
Summing-up
Most Important Readings
Other Readings