Economics

Climate Change Economics

Module code: L1078
Level 6
15 credits in autumn semester
Teaching method: Workshop, Lecture
Assessment modes: Coursework, Computer based exam

This module discusses the economics of anthropogenic climate change and climate policy.

Topics treated include:

  • the science of climate change
  • emission scenarios and options for abatement
  • costs of emission reduction
  • policy instruments for emission reduction
  • impacts of and adaptation to climate change
  • optimal climate policy.

Module learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate a critical and systematic understanding of the economics of climate
  • Deploy established economic analyses to study the problem of climate change and its solutions
  • Systematically and realistically estimate the value of avoiding climate change or other exogenous events.
  • Devise arguments from the perspectives of global and national social planners