1st IAEE Online Student Conference

1st IAEE Online Student Conference

by IAEE

Humanities, Social Sciences & Thought Economics & Finance KCEconomicsKCVEconomics of specific sectors
🎙 IAEE 👥 1K 📅 April 21, 2026 ⏱ 72 min 👁 46 📄 conference 🧭 2026-08-16
Available in: English (current) Français

Keywords

geopolitical uncertaintyreal optionscritical mineralscarbon pricingelectric vehicles

Summary

The video is a recording of the 1st IAEE Online Student Conference, held in April 2026, focusing on cross-continental perspectives on energy development in an era of uncertainty. The conference features three presentations by PhD students. The first presentation, by Hong from University College Dublin, examines how geopolitical uncertainty influences foreign investor strategies in critical mineral investments in Latin America, using real options theory. Preliminary results show that increased geopolitical uncertainty reduces capital expenditure and delays final investment decisions. The second presentation, by Monica Pereira Enriquez from the University of Luxembourg, addresses optimal carbon pricing for green hydrogen adoption, though technical issues delayed her presentation. The third presentation, by Jacobus Nell from the University of Pretoria, investigates the impact of electric vehicle adoption on petrol consumption in European markets, finding evidence of a decrease in fossil fuel use. The conference includes Q&A sessions where senior academics provide feedback and suggestions for future research.

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Critical Evaluation

Value of the Information & Strength of the Argument

The presentations provide valuable insights into current energy economics research, with a strong emphasis on empirical analysis and policy relevance. The first presentation on critical minerals and geopolitical uncertainty is particularly well-argued, using real options theory to explain investment behavior. The presenter clearly outlines hypotheses, methodology, and preliminary results, and acknowledges limitations. The third presentation on EV adoption and petrol consumption offers a fresh perspective on the macroeconomic effects of EV uptake, though it is less developed. The Q&A sessions add value by providing constructive feedback and suggesting avenues for further research. Overall, the arguments are logically structured and supported by data, though some presentations are still work in progress.

Scientific Rigor, Source Quality, Title Accuracy

The conference maintains a high level of scientific rigor, with presentations based on ongoing PhD research and feedback from senior academics. The presenters cite relevant literature and use established datasets, such as S&P Global and the GPR index. However, the sources are not always explicitly referenced in the video, and the research is not yet peer-reviewed. The title accurately reflects the content, as it is indeed a student conference. The presence of a brief technical interruption does not detract from the overall quality.

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Title / Content Match

The title accurately reflects the content: a student conference organized by IAEE.

Quality & Reliability

7/10

The video is a recording of an academic conference with presentations by PhD students and feedback from senior academics. The content is based on ongoing research and follows academic standards, but it is not peer-reviewed and represents work in progress.

Key Moments

Markers derived by PSI from the transcript: the creator did not define chapters.

Cited Sources

  • IAEE — Official website of the International Association for Energy Economics, mentioned in the video description.

Concurring Sources

  • IAEE — The conference is organized by IAEE, and the website provides information about the association and its activities.

Contribution & Novelties

The conference provides a platform for emerging scholars to present novel research on energy economics. The first presentation contributes to the literature by applying real options theory to post-entry investment decisions in critical minerals, an area not extensively explored. The third presentation offers empirical evidence on the link between EV adoption and petrol consumption, which is relevant for policy. The conference also fosters cross-regional dialogue, addressing global energy challenges.

Pour aller plus loin :

  • Real options valuation — Provides background on real options theory used in the first presentation.
  • Geopolitical risk index — The GPR index used by the presenter, with details on its construction.
  • Critical minerals — Overview of critical minerals and their importance in energy transition.
  • Electric vehicle — General information on EVs and their adoption.
  • Carbon pricing — Concept relevant to the second presentation on carbon pricing for green hydrogen.

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Radar Profile

The radar profile shows balanced scores across all dimensions, with slightly higher scores in quality of information and technical level, indicating a well-structured and informative conference. The lower score in quantity of information reflects the limited number of presentations, but each is substantive.

Reliability 7/10

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