本課程介紹當代全球能源挑戰 - 如何在滿足日益增長的能源需求的同時，解決其造成的健康、環境和氣候方面的不利影響? - 的經濟學理論與相關的分析模擬方法。本課程側重於以永續方式滿足區域和全球能源需求，評估當前和潛在的未來能源系統，涵蓋各種可再生和傳統能源生產技術、能源最終使用種類和活動，以及影響能源需求、供應、價格和環境的各種公共政策。

This course presents the economics of the contemporary global energy challenge – how to satisfy growing energy demand while simultaneously addressing adverse health, environmental, and climate impacts. With an emphasis on meeting regional and global energy needs in a sustainable manner, this course assesses current and potential future energy systems, covering a variety of renewable and conventional energy production technologies, energy end-use practices and alternatives, and various public policies affecting energy demand, supply, prices, and environmental effects.