Transition to Climate Neutrality - An Economic Perspective
Transformation zu Klimaneutralität - eine ökonomische Perspektive
6 CPSummerENno longer offered
Prerequisites
Recommended, as written
Students are expected to • have background knowledge in economics, • be familiar with algebra as well as • understand basic microeconomics.
Contents
Recently passed Climate Agreements force urgent and profound transformations. We analyze these decarbonization path from an economic perspective and analyze the design, the prospects and limits of traditional as well as modern climate policies. Different strategies will be assassed from multiple perspectives, those of decision makers in industry and politics but also in respect of the consequencees for the public.
Learning outcomes
After attending the module "Transition to Climate Neutrality – An economic perspective" students have a deeper understanding of economics of current climate policies, the impact of issues like asymmetric information and commitment problems, uncertainty and path dependency as well as knowledge about limitations. Furthermore, the student are familiar with economic foundations of climate policy packages and have compared optimal design of policy instruments with adoption in reality. Additionally, the student’s research, writing and presentation skills will be improved.
Assessment
• Presentation and discussion in teams, 15 min (25%) • Poster presentation in teams, 15 min (25%) • exam, 60 min (50%)
Literature (1)
- Grubb, M. (2014). Planetary economics: energy, climate change and the three domains of sustainable development. Routledge.
Remarks
No offer in summer semester 2023.
Source: BTU's module description · retrieved 14 Oct 2026Original