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Managing Nuclear Technology

Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyUnited States22.812J
Free, no sign-up neededSpring 2004English
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An examination of current economic and policy issues in the electric power industry, focusing on nuclear power and its fuel cycle. Introduces techniques for analyzing private and public policy alternatives, including discounted cash flow methods and other techniques in engineering economics. Application to specific problem areas, including nuclear waste management and weapons proliferation. Other topics include deregulation and restructuring in the electric power industry.

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