Syllabus

Title
4912 Economy and the Environment I
Instructors
Univ.Prof. Dr. Armon Rezai, Assoz.Prof PD Mag. Klara Zwickl, Ph.D.
Contact details
klara.zwickl (at) wu.ac.at armon.rezai (at) wu.ac.at
Type
PI
Weekly hours
2
Language of instruction
Englisch
Registration
02/01/23 to 02/12/23
Registration via LPIS
Notes to the course
Dates
Day Date Time Room
Wednesday 03/01/23 10:00 AM - 01:30 PM Online-Einheit
Monday 03/06/23 10:00 AM - 01:30 PM Online-Einheit
Wednesday 03/08/23 10:00 AM - 01:30 PM Online-Einheit
Monday 03/13/23 10:00 AM - 01:30 PM Online-Einheit
Wednesday 03/15/23 10:00 AM - 01:30 PM Online-Einheit
Monday 03/20/23 10:00 AM - 01:30 PM Online-Einheit
Wednesday 03/29/23 10:00 AM - 01:30 PM Online-Einheit
Contents

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.

Learning outcomes
  • 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  
Attendance requirements

Participation is mandatory in PI classes 

Teaching/learning method(s)
  • Inputs by the lecturers
  • Group discussions
  • Presentations
  • Videos
Assessment
  • Discussion questions
  • Quizzes
  • Presentations
  • Participation in class
Prerequisites for participation and waiting lists

first come, first serve

Readings

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Last edited: 2023-01-23



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