Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

This class has the objective of developing understanding of the basic problems in environmental economics. Tools will be developed for analyzing market failures and policy instruments for solving them. Detailed topics include climate negotiations, design of pollution markets, measuring pollution externalities, ecosystem services.

Credits: 6

Schedule: 24.02.2025 - 09.04.2025

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Matti Liski

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Climate negotiations, economic instruments, ecosystem services, sustainable finance, sustainable transport, energy markets in transition.

Assessment Methods and Criteria
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    exam, readings, problem sets

Workload
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The course has 4 learning elements: lectures, exercises, reading assignments, and case study.

DETAILS

Study Material
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lecture notes, readings

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    8 Decent Work and Economic Growth

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: English

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Spring IV
    2025-2026 Spring IV