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8294-FS2024-0-Political Economy of Climate Change





Root number 8294
Semester FS2024
Type of course Lecture
Allocation to subject Economics
Type of exam not defined
Title Political Economy of Climate Change
Description Description:
Course objective: This course provides an introduction to the study of the political economy of climate change. It focuses primarily on concepts and perspectives, which one may employ in understanding and describing the behavior of nations with regard to the impacts of climate change. Topics covered include realist and liberal paradigms, hegemony and regimes, theories of public choice (public goods, externalities, interest groups), international institutions and agreements, and the relationship between climate change and economic growth, trade, political system (democracy), and conflict.

Language: English
Credits: 2 SWS / 3 ECTS
Prerequisites: None
Readings: The main source of material for this course can be found in several book chapters and journal articles. These readings will be available at the ILIAS website.
Evaluation: written exam

Lectures:

Wednesday, 10:15-12:00h, A-126, UniS

**** lecture 17.04.2024 is cancelled ***

1st exam: Wednesday, May 29, 2024, 10:15 - 11:45h, A-126, UniS
2nd exam: Wednesday, September 11, 2024, 10:15 - 11:45h, 114, H4
ILIAS-Link (Learning resource for course) No registration/deregistration in CTS (Admission in ILIAS possible). ILIAS
Link to another web site
Lecturers Prof. Dr. Vally Koubi, Department of Economics ✉
ECTS 3
Recognition as optional course possible No
Grading 1 to 6
 
Dates Wednesday 10:15-12:00 Weekly
Wednesday 11/9/2024 10:15-11:45
 
Rooms Hörraum A -126, UniS
External rooms 114, H4
 
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