Regulated Industries: Energy.   This is a seminar on energy regulation with the focus on natural gas and electricity.  The semester will start with an overall introduction to the industries and their regulation.  Students will identify areas for more focused research and presentations.  Based on areas of interest and the size of the class, several groups will be organized of students with related interests who will prepare a joint presentation on their area of interest.  This will occupy the middle of the semester.  The final part of the semester will involve presentation of the first draft of individual research papers.  Each student will present the their paper for comment by the class and the professor.  Final drafts will be due shortly after the end of the examination period.