Bachelorseminar Environmental Economics
Learning objectives
The Bachelor's seminar serves as direct preparation for the Bachelor's thesis, which is written during the course of the programme. The aim of the course is to impart theoretically sound knowledge of environmental economics. On the basis of central microeconomic theories, students should be able to independently identify and analyse problems of the given topics and make possible recommendations for action or policy on the basis of theoretical and empirical studies. The seminar paper represents a literature research and is intended to practise dealing with international, English-language journal articles. By working on the topics as a group, the students' teamwork skills will also be promoted. A final presentation on the seminar topic is also intended to improve presentation skills.
Registration takes place via the KIS Office (WS 2023/24).
Partial performances
The overall grade is calculated from the grade
- the written elaboration,
- the interim report and
- the presentation (incl. discussion)
in a ratio of 2:1:1, whereby all components must be passed.
Content
The topics are worked on in teams of two students. List of topics:
1. externalities: CO2 emissions (CH4, N2O)
2. coase theorem (property rights)
3. price instrument: CO2 tax
4. quantity instrument: emission certificate trading
5. alternative approaches, e.g. negative emissions, adaptation
6. intertemporal welfare analysis
7. environmental assessment (preferences)
8. environmental regulation under incomplete information
9. climate co-operation
10. relocation of CO2 emissions (carbon leakage)
Basic knowledge of microeconomics is advantageous. (Recommended: Lecture Economics of Sustainability)