The Economics of Climate Change

Course description

Content

The course starts with a brief introduction of the key economic concepts, which are useful to analyze the climate change problem. The course then discusses the issues around international environmental problems from a game theory perspective. The final part of the course addresses the mitigation/adaptation problem, specific issues such as the role of energy prices, the transition to renewable energy and the situation and role of developing countries. The economic understanding and analysis of the transition to a sustainable and carbon neutral future is core to the course.

Recommended academic qualifications

If you have completed the Forestry and Landscape Engineering programme, you are qualified for this course.

It is highly recommended that students have acquired basic competences in micro economics (e.g. LOJB10259 or similar courses).

Academic qualifications equivalent to a BSc degree is recommended.