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Energy Risk Management + Economic Analysis of Case Study

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This lecture covers the management of risks and uncertainties in the energy sector, emphasizing the importance of being aware of risk issues and providing fundamental knowledge for investment analysis. Topics include energy challenges, discount rates, net present value, internal rate of return, levelized cost of energy, and the impact of discount rates on decision-making. It also explores the concepts of risk, profitability, portfolio diversification, and efficient portfolios. The lecture concludes with a case study on energy uncertainty, operational flexibility, and decision-making under uncertainty.

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Microeconomics: Financial economics

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