Not the Game You Think: Why Cheap Renewables Don't Mean Cheap Electricity with Natalia Fabra

Europe's energy crisis has exposed deep structural flaws in how electricity markets work. But according to economist Natalia Fabra, much of the current debate is focused on the wrong problem. In this episode, we unpack why high prices are not simply a result of market design choices like uniform pricing – and why the real issue runs deeper. From the role of gas in price formation to the fundamental mismatch between short-term markets and long-term investment needs, this conversation reframes how we should think about the energy transition. Natalia Fabra is Professor of Economics at the CEMFI Madrid and one of Europe's leading experts on energy markets and regulation. Her research focuses on market design, competition, and the transition to low-carbon energy systems.

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Not the Game You Think: Why Cheap Renewables Don't Mean Cheap Electricity with Natalia Fabra is an episode from Game Changer - the game theory podcast by TWS Partners.

This episode is 26:17 long.

This episode was published on Mar 30, 2026.

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