Hybrid

Economics of the Environment

Provided by: UMA
(EQF level: 8)

The objective of this course is to introduce the students to both theoretical concepts and empirical tools used in the economic analysis of environmental policies. The course covers a broad range of current topics in environmental, energy, and climate policy. The basic structure of this course will involve presentation and discussion of papers that should be read in advance. Selected topics:
Environmental regulation: Theoretical concepts
Environmental regulation and industrial performance
Estimating impacts of pollution: applications to health and climate change
Political economy of environmental regulation
Lecturer: Prof. Ulrich Wagner, PhD

  • Fall 2026

    Course start date 2026-08-03
    Course end date 2026-09-04
    Language English
    Credits 5 (ECTS)
    Grading scheme: 10-page research proposal: 45%
    25-minute presentation: 45%
    Class participation: 10%
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