Environmental Economics: Principles and Policy (ECON0077)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of Social and Historical Sciences
Teaching department: Economics
Credit value: 15

Restrictions: Suitable for 果冻影院 MSc Economics students and 果冻影院 MSc Data Science & Public Policy (Economics route) students. Graduate students not enrolled in the Department of Economics must apply for permission with information about their study of undergraduate economics: economics.msc.admissions@ucl.ac.uk
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

This module aims to provide students with an overview of economic theory and empirical methods relevant to the context, design and implementation of environmental policy, and to develop the skills needed to work effectively as an economist in this field of policy. Topics covered will include core economic theory and methods including the efficient regulation of externalities, the economics of emissions trading and other instruments, and techniques for cost-benefit analysis of environmental policy measures. Case studies will include air pollution control, waste management and climate change policy.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 2 听听听 Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In person
Methods of assessment: 100% Exam
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 19
Module leader: Professor Stephen Smith
Who to contact for more information: economics.msc.admissions@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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Important information

The catalogue has been updated with key information about the modules that will run during the 2024/25 academic session. Current and prospective students can browse through the catalogue to consider possible module choices for the coming year.

Please note,听information in the catalogue is听subject to change as teaching and assessment arrangements for 2024/25 may need to be adjusted in line with the University's Feedback and Assessment principles and operating model.

Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed exams and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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