Economics of energy and climate change 2400-EN3SL310A
Possible topics related to energy and climate economics:
• The consequences of climate change for the economy and communities
• Low-emission technologies and their development – renewable energy sources
• Low-emission technologies and their development – electrification of transport
• Changing the direction of technological progress
• Integrated Assessment Models
• Designing global climate policy and the IPCC cycle
• Determining optimal energy mixes for Poland
• Structural economic changes driven by climate policy
• Risks related to decarbonization for the labor market in Poland
• Review of Poland's Energy Policy
• Review of the National Energy and Climate Plan
• European Union Energy Policy – EU-ETS system, climate targets
The meetings will take the form of discussions on selected topics from the list above (to be agreed upon between the students and the instructor). The discussions will be based on scientific articles on the selected topics and IPCC reports.
Type of course
Course coordinators
Learning outcomes
The student has knowledge of the fundamental issues related to energy and climate economics.
The student is familiar with basic research methods used in the field (empirical models, theoretical models, qualitative analyses).
The student is able to conduct critical and substantive economic analysis and critically evaluate scientific articles.
The student is able to delve into the subject literature.
The student can work independently and collaborate with the supervisor in preparing their bachelor's thesis.
The student can clearly present their arguments using the results of analytical work.
Assessment criteria
Passing the seminar in the first semester:
- based on the outline of the bachelor's thesis
Passing the seminar in the second semester:
- based on progress in preparing the bachelor's thesis
Additional information
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