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
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Climate negotiations, economic instruments, ecosystem services, sustainable finance, sustainable transport, energy markets in transition.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
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exam, readings, problem sets
Workload
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The course has 4 learning elements: lectures, exercises, reading assignments, and case study.
DETAILS
Study Material
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Lecture notes, readings
Substitutes for Courses
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Prerequisites
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SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
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Teaching Language: English
Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Spring IV
2025-2026 Spring IV