Energy Policy and Economics

  1. Evaluating Energy Policies
    1. Economic Evaluation Methods
      1. Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA)
        1. CBA Framework and Steps
          1. Problem Definition and Alternatives
            1. Impact Identification and Quantification
              1. Monetary Valuation Techniques
                1. Discounting and Present Value Calculation
                2. Valuing Environmental Externalities
                  1. Damage Cost Approaches
                    1. Avoidance Cost Methods
                      1. Stated Preference Techniques
                        1. Revealed Preference Methods
                        2. Uncertainty and Sensitivity Analysis
                          1. Monte Carlo Simulation
                            1. Scenario Analysis
                              1. Value of Information Analysis
                            2. Cost-Effectiveness Analysis (CEA)
                              1. CEA Applications in Energy Policy
                                1. Emissions Reduction Cost-Effectiveness
                                  1. Energy Efficiency Program Evaluation
                                    1. Technology Comparison Studies
                                    2. Limitations and Appropriate Use
                                      1. Single Objective Focus
                                        1. Distributional Considerations
                                          1. Non-Monetized Benefits
                                        2. Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis
                                          1. Criteria Selection and Weighting
                                            1. Stakeholder Engagement in Criteria Setting
                                              1. Weighting Methods and Techniques
                                                1. Consistency and Sensitivity Testing
                                                2. Scoring and Ranking Methods
                                                  1. Simple Additive Weighting
                                                    1. Analytic Hierarchy Process
                                                      1. ELECTRE and PROMETHEE Methods
                                                  2. Modeling and Forecasting Tools
                                                    1. Energy System Optimization Models
                                                      1. Bottom-Up Technology Models
                                                        1. MARKAL and TIMES Models
                                                          1. Technology Characterization
                                                            1. Least-Cost Optimization
                                                            2. Top-Down Economic Models
                                                              1. Computable General Equilibrium Models
                                                                1. Macroeconomic Energy Models
                                                                  1. Input-Output Analysis
                                                                  2. Hybrid Modeling Approaches
                                                                    1. Soft-Linking Methods
                                                                      1. Hard-Linking Integration
                                                                        1. Model Comparison Studies
                                                                      2. Econometric Analysis
                                                                        1. Demand and Supply Function Estimation
                                                                          1. Time Series Analysis
                                                                            1. Panel Data Methods
                                                                              1. Cointegration and Error Correction
                                                                              2. Policy Impact Evaluation
                                                                                1. Difference-in-Differences
                                                                                  1. Regression Discontinuity Design
                                                                                    1. Instrumental Variables
                                                                                  2. Integrated Assessment Models
                                                                                    1. Climate-Economy-Energy Linkages
                                                                                      1. Damage Functions and Social Cost of Carbon
                                                                                        1. Mitigation Cost Curves
                                                                                          1. Adaptation vs. Mitigation Trade-offs
                                                                                          2. Scenario Development and Analysis
                                                                                            1. Reference and Policy Scenarios
                                                                                              1. Sensitivity and Uncertainty Analysis
                                                                                                1. Probabilistic Projections
                                                                                            2. Regulatory Impact Assessment
                                                                                              1. RIA Process and Methodology
                                                                                                1. Problem Identification and Baseline
                                                                                                  1. Alternative Policy Options
                                                                                                    1. Impact Assessment and Quantification
                                                                                                      1. Comparison and Recommendation
                                                                                                      2. Stakeholder Engagement
                                                                                                        1. Public Consultation Processes
                                                                                                          1. Expert Advisory Groups
                                                                                                            1. Industry and NGO Input
                                                                                                            2. Quality Assurance and Review
                                                                                                              1. Independent Review Processes
                                                                                                                1. Peer Review and Validation
                                                                                                                  1. Post-Implementation Evaluation

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