VVZ API is not affiliated with ETH Zurich. Data might be outdated or incorrect. Please view the official ETHZ Vorlesungsverzeichnis for binding information.
The Economics of Climate Change: Institutions and Government Policy
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:25:04
Abstract
Climate change is one of the most pressing issues that governments and the global community have to face. This course outlines the problem of climate change and discusses the economic solutions (both domestic and international) to this problem.
Objective
This course has a number of objectives: (i) To outline the problem of climate change (ii) to discuss and compare the theoretical economic solutions to combating climate change (iii) to present existing climate change mitigation actions in an economic context and (iv) to outline possible future climate policy issues.
Content
Economics of pollution, Optimal level of greenhouse gases, International Environmental Agreements, Tradable pollution permit markets, : Carbon Taxes, Technological innovation and R&D, The optimal approach to control Climate change, The future of Climate change policy
Resources
Literature
Required reading: Perman et al. (2003), Natural Resource and Environmental Economics, Pearson Addison Wesley. Also, Journal articles will be cited
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- written 90 minutes
- Aids
- Students are allowed to take into the exam (I) calculator without storage capacity, (II) Dictionary.
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture | The Economics of Climate Change: Institutions and Government Policy |
|
2 h weekly |
Offered In
-
Management, Technology and Economics Master ("Students meet Tutors" Welcome and Introduction to MSc MTEC ETH Tuesday, 16th september 08, 9-12h, room: HG G 60)