Economic Insights for Climate Solutions

2 credits · Graduate

Economics is both a barrier to and a potential driver of climate solutions. This course uses economic reasoning to understand market failures that cause climate change, evaluate policy instruments for addressing these failures, and design market-based approaches that can accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy. The course emphasizes practical application through simulations that model decision-making under different policy scenarios, complemented by real-world case studies and current policy analysis. Students will learn to quantify climate benefits and costs, assess distributional impacts, and design economic incentives that promote effective and equitable climate solutions.