This course gives an overview of current topics and scientific methods and debates in environmental economics and policy. We will focus on global and European climate policy and discuss different environmental policy options, such as regulations, environmental taxes, and emissions trading schemes in theory and practice.  

Intro to the concepts, methods, and current scientific debates in environmental economics and policy Discussion of strengths and weaknesses of different environmental and climate policy options in theory and practice Case studies of climate policies Reading simple scientific articles and reports 

This course is classified as 'Examination-immanent' (in German, 'Prüfungsimmanent,' often abbreviated as 'PI'). As a general rule, PI courses have compulsory attendance. However, one class can be missed without negatively affecting the grade. If known in advance, absences must be announced by email to the lecturer ahead of time (e.g., in cases of conflicting class schedules). Missing class for medical reasons (e.g., accident or illness) will not count against the participation requirements as long as a doctor's note can be provided. No makeup assignments will be provided in case of missed assessments. More details on absenteeism rules will be explained in the first class.

Inputs by the lecturers Group discussions Presentations Videos

• Final exam (35 points)
• Summary and reflection assignment (20 points)
• Quizzes (20 points)
• In-class presentation (15 points) and its handout (5 points)
• In-class participation (5 points)

Course enrollment is based on the 'first-come, first-served' principle. If you have registered but cannot participate in the course, please de-register via LPIS during the registration period so that your place is available to students on the waiting list. If there is a waiting list for enrollment in the course, students on the waiting list will be notified after the end of the enrollment period and will be allocated to available places. Students will be ranked by progress in their studies, not by their rank on the waiting list. This procedure, however, is not to be understood as a guarantee of class space.

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