Les Rendez-vous de l'Eco: a round table on "Energy prices" at the Faculty of Economics

As part of the "Rendez-vous de l'Eco" series, the Faculty of Economics at the University of Montpellier, in partnership with Midi Libre, is organizing a round-table discussion on the theme of "Energy prices" on November 21, 2022, starting at 6:30pm, at the Faculty of Economics' Richter Campus.

Why this round table?

"For several months now, soaring energy prices have been shaking up economies and having a major impact on businesses and individuals alike. The cyclical causes are well established: the crisis in Ukraine, low availability of nuclear reactors in France, water shortages in dams, questions surrounding renewable energies... All these factors are highlighted in public debates, fuelling concerns about the economic situation of countries and, in particular, the risk of fuelling inflationary pressures. In addition to these cyclical causes, the strong pressure on energy prices is also rooted in more structural causes linked to the transformations of the electricity and gas markets in Europe since the 2000s. The aim of the round table will be to gain a better understanding of the organization of energy markets, the positioning of the various players (incumbent players, alternative suppliers, renewable electricity producers, etc.), clarify the origins of this surge in energy prices, assess the impact on the economy, and shed light on possible ways of protecting economic players and private individuals."

Presentation : Olivier BISCAYE, Editorial Director, Midi Libre.

Speakers:

  • Ivan Faucheux, Commissioner at the French Energy Regulatory Commission.
  • Jacques Percebois, Professor of Economics, specialist in energy economics, University of Montpellier.
  • Julien Tchernia, co-founder and CEO of ekWateur.

Practical information:

Date : November 21, 2022 at 6:30 pm
Location : Faculty of Economics, Richter Campus, Amphitheatre C001
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