This course offers a comprehensive exploration of contemporary issues in climate policy. It first covers different environmental policy options (regulations, taxes, permit schemes, subsidies) in economic theory and practice. Students will learn about success stories of environmental regulation (such as acid rain or ozone layer depletion) and discuss lessons for climate policy. They will also learn about public attitudes towards climate policy and which features made such policies (un)successful. The second part of the course deals with state-of-the-art topics in climate policy, such as fossil fuel subsidies or air quality co-benefits. The third part covers climate change adaptation.

1. Introduction to contemporary issues in environmental economics and climate policy

2. Discussion of strengths and weaknesses of different environmental and climate policy options in theory and practice

3. Case studies of climate policies

4. Reading simple scientific articles and reports 

Participation is mandatory in PI classes.

Please inform the lecturer beforehand in case you cannot attend a class.

• Inputs by the lecturers
• Group discussions
• Presentations
• Videos

1. Discussion Questions
2. Quizzes/Class Reviews
3. Short Presentations
4. Comments
5. Active Participation in Group Discussions

Additional details regarding the assessment will be discussed in the first class.

If you have a valid registration for the lecture, but will not participate, please deregister during the registration period of LPIS. Your place will be available for other students.
During the registration period, free places are filled according to the “first-come, first-served” principle.
After the end of the registration period, the number of places is increased and students on the waiting list will be registered for the lecture. Students in the Specialization-program will be added first, should places remain, they will be filled by BaWiSo-students based on their progress in their studies.

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