OVERVIEW

The course aims to provide the student with the knowledge of the relations between energy (supply, consumption, technology) and economy in the last two centuries. Special attention will be paid on the impact of economic activities on the environment.

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The course aims to provide the student with the knowledge of the relations between energy (supply, consumption, technology) and economy in the last century. The course will integrate the basic knowledge of economic history acquired in the bachelor program framing the following topics into an historical perspective: energy sources and their exploitation (geoeconomy and geopolitics of energy; technological paradygms) energy policies (economic policies, dependency and self sufficiency for energy consumption) energy and society (consumptions, living standards) the energy business (business history, history of companies and firms in the energy sector) energy and economic development LEARNING OUTCOMES At the end of the course, the student will know different aspects of the recent history of energy as a basic issue of the economic system and will be able to understand properly the various existing relations in this multidisciplinary field. That will give the students fundamental tools to analyze the world they live in. SYLLABUS/KEY WORDS History, economic history, business history. Environment, economic development. Energy sources. Supply and demand of energy. Geoeconomy and geopolitics of energy. Technology Firms

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

The course will integrate the basic knowledge of economic history acquired in the bachelor program framing the following topics into an historical perspective:

energy sources and their exploitation (geoeconomy and geopolitics of energy; technological paradygms)

energy policies (economic policies, dependency and self sufficiency for energy consumption)

energy and society (consumptions, living standards)

the energy business (business history, history of companies and firms in the energy sector)

environment and economic development

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the end of the course, the student will know the different aspects of the recent history of energy as a basic issue of the economic system and will be able to understand properly the various existing relations in this multidisciplinary field. That will give the students fundamental tools to analyze the world they live in.

PREREQUISITES

Basic knowledge of economic history

TEACHING METHODS

Please note that this course is delivered online (9 hours online videos + 6 hours in person) via the Learn platform. To request access, students must contact the Settore metodi e contenuti at edunext@aulaweb.unige.it.

Exam accommodations for students with disabilities or SLD Students with a valid disability certificate or a diagnosis of Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD) (under Italian Law 104/1992) or Special Educational Needs (SEN), who are registered with the University's Inclusion Services, can request compensatory tools and/or dispensatory measures for exams.

Students with disabilities, with SLD or with SEN are reminded that, to request exam accommodations, they must first upload their certification to the University website at servizionline.unige.it<https://servizionline.unige.it/>, in the "Students" section. The documentation will be checked by the University's Services for the Inclusion of Students with Disabilities and with SLD.

At the beginning of the course, students are advised to contact the lecturer to agree on exam arrangements which, while respecting the learning objectives of the course, take individual learning needs into account.

To request compensatory tools or dispensatory measures, students with disabilities or SLD must fill in the dedicated Webform available athttps://unige.it/disabilita-dsa, at least 7 working days before the exam.

Students with SEN may instead send their request by e-mail to the lecturer, copying the Department Representative, Prof. Elena Lagomarsino,at inclusione.economia@unige.it, and the Inclusion Office inclusione.studenti@info.unige.it.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

History, economic history, business history.

Environment, economic development.

Energy sources. Supply and demand of energy.

Geoeconomy and geopolitics of energy.

Technology

Firms

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

Reading materials and bibliography will be indicated during the lessons and via aulaweb.

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

LESSONS

LESSONS START

Please note that online lectures are scheduled to begin on September 28, 2026 (first semester).

The 6-hour lectures in-person will take place from November 16 to December 11, 2026 (first semester).

Further details about the lecture timetable will be announced at a later date.

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

The exam will be oral and will contain questions on the the topics treated in the course and in the texts and reading materials.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

The exam will evaluate knowledge and understanding of the contents of the course with the goal of assessing the student’s ability to apply in economic analysis the tools and the methods learned.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Other information will be provided during the course. The same rules apply for non-attending students.

For further details, please contact the Professor by email (marco.doria@unige.it).