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ENERGY, RESOURCES AND ECONOMICS

AAE/ECON 371
Course Description

Use microeconomic theory to analyze energy markets. Discuss the economics of oil, gas, and electricity and learn about applications to contemporary issues and policy questions.

Prerequisties

AAE 101 (215 prior to Fall 2024), ECON 101 , or ECON 111

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.2

-2.88% from Historical

Completion Rate
96.15%

-1.75% from Historical

A Rate
36.54%

17.12% from Historical

Class Size
52

11.11% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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