-The course starts with lectures and discussions that illustrate the fundamentals of energy, energy policy and basic issues of public policy. On the energy policy side, the course examines, for example, whether energy is an important determinant of domestic and international system, how the energy landscape has evolved from the past, etc. It then focuses on the role of public policy in the field of energy and climate change policy, for example, looking into trade-offs and the interactions between the government, business and market. The course moves on to the energy policy debate (workshop). (Part I)
Part II of the course, specific and cross-cutting topics of energy and public policy will be discussed.
Finally, students are to make presentations and prepare policy papers of their energy policy proposals. (Part III)
-During the course students are encouraged or may be asked to make short presentations on specific topics of energy, energy policy and public policy to stimulate the in-class discussion.
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-1.Introduction including logistics and goals
-2.Key concepts and energy policy
-3.Key concepts and public policy
-4.Current situation and global outlook of energy and the role of international organizations
-5.Public policy and energy policy
-6.Energy policy in Japan
-7. Energy policy debate (Workshop) (mid-term exam)
-8. Low carbon energy
-9. Role of innovation
-10. Energy and energy policy in developing countries
-11-12. Final presentations and discussions
-13. Review