Energy Transition and Climate Change

Relevant research areas

This theme focuses on the economic aspects of the role of energy in society. On micro level, the research is directed at decisions made by energy producers, network operators, energy-intensive firms as well energy consumers. On meso level, the research focuses on the design of energy markets, the interaction between consumers and producers and the regulation of energy markets. On the macro level, attention is paid to international trade in energy and the relationship between energy prices and the macro economy. On all levels, environmental policy is a relevant research topic, such as subsidies for renewable energy and emission trading schemes.

Examples of research topics

• Investments and finance related to energy assets
• Consumer behaviour regarding green energy
• Regulation of energy networks
• Logistic aspects of energy transport
• Innovation in renewable energy
• International trade in oil and gas
• Environmental policy

Current PhD Projects

• Economics of renewable energy markets, Daan Hulshof
• Energy transition and regulation of energy markets, Floris van Montfoort
• Economics of hydrogen markets, Lennard Rekker
• Regulation of international gas markets, Jann Keller

General Requirements

• A research master or master of science degree in a relevant field, and sufficient affinity to the field of economics & business. Please note an MBA does not meet this criterion.
• Fluent in English

Contact

The Graduate School Economics & Business coordinates all applications and requests for information. Please contact the Graduate School and not individual researchers.

Key researchers

• Prof. Erik Dietzenbacher
• Prof. Machiel Mulder
• Prof. Bert Scholtens
• Prof. Ruud Teunter
• Prof. Iris Vis
• Dr. Evrim Ursavas