MAST 688 - Climate Change Economics

Credit(s): 3

CLIMATE CHANGE ECONOMICS
Component: Lecture
An advanced economics perspective on the major challenges of climate change. For each topic covered, the course discusses economic theory, current developments, and methodological approaches. Topics will include climate impacts and adaptation, including current approaches in climate econometrics; mitigation pathways, carbon taxes, and cap & trade systems, discussing computational and analytical modeling approaches; firm behavior, including technology adoption and learning; and international coordination problems, with applications of game theory. Read and discuss recent research, and lab assignments to develop skills in analyzing data and using models.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
Course Typically Offered: Fall