Universität Wien

040295 KU Environmental Economics (MA) (2025W)

8.00 ECTS (4.00 SWS), SPL 4 - Wirtschaftswissenschaften
Continuous assessment of course work
Moodle
Tu 09.12. 11:30-13:00 Seminarraum 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock

Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 50 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Monday 06.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 5 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 07.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Monday 13.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 5 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 14.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Thursday 16.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 5 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Monday 20.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 5 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 21.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Monday 27.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 5 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 28.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Monday 03.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 5 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 04.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Monday 10.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 5 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 11.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Thursday 13.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 12 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Monday 17.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 5 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 18.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Monday 24.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 5 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 25.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Monday 01.12. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 5 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 02.12. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Thursday 04.12. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 7 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Tuesday 16.12. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Monday 12.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 5 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 13.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Monday 19.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 5 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 20.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Monday 26.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 5 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 27.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Can an economy grow indefinitely even if its fossil energy resources are limited in supply? At the same time, if burning of fossil fuels causes climate change, how can we achieve growth and sustainable development? This course will shed light on answers to such questions through the lens of neoclassical growth models which include pollution dynamics and effects of climate change. We will start by learning and reviewing the dynamic optimization methods which is a standard technique for analyzing such models. We will proceed by introducing the standard growth and pollution model, i.e. the Dasgupta-Heal-Sollow-Stiglitz model, and subsequently look at different variants and extensions. We will examine the role of input substitution, technical change, and switch to renewables. We will also discuss policy implications and current developments in environmental regulation in various countries.

Assessment and permitted materials

The final grade is composed of the results of the midterm assessment (30%), a presentation on the topic of your choice in a group (20%), and the final assessment (50%). A passing grade at the final assessment is required to pass the course.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Midterm is a written assessment, duration 90 minutes. Presentation is oral, in a group. Final assessment is written, duration 90 minutes. It is advisable that students have taken “Resource and Environmental Economics” course before enrolling in this course. Advanced economics Master and PhD students, who have already successfully completed Macro & Micro, will be able to follow the material without having taken “Resource and Environmental Economics”. Knowledge of mathematics for economists is expected.

Examination topics

All topics covered in the lectures, presentations and problem sets.

Reading list

All the necessary study materials will be posted on moodle, including readings, lecture slides and solutions to problem sets.

Association in the course directory

Last modified: Fr 05.12.2025 13:26