This seminar focuses on the economics of energy. How does the economic way of thinking help us understand the energy market, and recent events like the California blackouts. I discuss the content of the economics of energy chapter in my forthcoming textbook, Principles of Economics, and how marginal analysis can help us understand the limitations of unreliable energy sources, as well as the world’s continued reliance on hydrocarbons for energy.
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My paper on the economics of energy and Bitcoin mining.
Global energy production composition, 1900-2016:
Alex Epstein’s website, based on his excellent book The Moral Case for Fossil Fuels
Michael Schellenberger’s book: Apocalypse Never
Alex and Michael’s recent interview on the California energy crisis.
Global Warming Policy Foundation report finds UK consumers face £2-3 Billion Annual Bill To Prevent Green Energy Blackouts.
Report on Germany’s renewables threatening its grid and economy
Ball and Lee, Energy Aftermath
NYU Colloquium on Market Institutions and Economic Processes
Think Markets, the blog of the NYU Colloquium
Robert Breedlove’s interview with Stephan Livera where they discuss Mises’ contribution to Bitcoin