This course examines the choices and constraints regarding sources and uses of energy by households, firms, and governments through a number of frameworks to describe and explain behavior at various levels of aggregation. Examples include a wide range of countries, scope, settings, and analytical approaches.
This course is one of many OCW Energy Courses, and it is a core subject in MIT's undergraduate Energy Studies Minor. This Institute-wide program complements the deep expertise obtained in any major with a broad understanding of the interlinked realms of science, technology, and social sciences as they relate to energy and associated environmental challenges.
Content highlights: Lecture videos, lecture and recitation notes.
Image rights: An infographic depicting natural gas pipelines across the U.S. (Image courtesy of Energy Information Administration.)
Taught By: Prof. Richard Schmalensee
