+*INTRODUCTION TO CLIMATE CHANGE ECONOMICS AND POLICY

Catalog description

Introduces students to the economic intuition surrounding the climate change conundrum by identifying the role of economic theory, institutions, and data to help society address and adapt to the multi-dimensional problem. Explores challenges in global climate policy cooperation, inter-generational and equity issues in economic damages from climate change, and uncertainties inherent in climate policy decisions. Analyzes strategies to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, including market-based solutions like carbon pricing, along with adaptation options related to sea-level rise, agriculture, forests and migration.