The possibility of lowering electricity and gas tariffs has become one of the top discussion topics across the country in the last few weeks.
On November 8, 2012, Professor Einar Hope, from the Norwegian School of Economics (NHH), delivered a public seminar for ISETers, representatives of the Georgian energy sector, and international organizations working in the field.
ISET is pleased to announce that from October 30 through November 12, 2012, it will host a number of seminars on topics related to energy markets. Professor Einar Hope, a visiting faculty member at ISET, will deliver this seminar series, which was organized by students and professors of ISET’s Concentration in Energy and Natural Resources Management. The seminars will be open to students, graduates, and ISET faculty.
Economics suggests that competition in a market brings more welfare to a country. Anti-monopoly agencies exist to create policies that limit market dominance and achieve competition.
Several years ago the (now former) Georgian government started successful reforms in the electricity sector and was eagerly looking forward to future projects.