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School:

Huddersfield Business School

Credit Rating:

20

Level (including FHEQ):

H (FHEQ Level 6)

Graded or Non Graded:

Graded

Module Leader:

Veronica Vienne Arancibia

Version Number

2022.01

Learning Methods

Tutorial and Project Supervision
Lecture
Guided Independent Study

Synopsis

This module offers opportunities to explore climate change issues and form the necessary quantitative skills required to evaluate the impact of climate change on the economy and business organisations. The module will also focus on the responses and policies to mitigate the effects of climate change. You will be required … For more content click the Read More button below.

Learning Strategy

The learning strategy for the module is to allow students to adopt a critical approach in assessing information and carrying out quantitative analyses. Learning will be directed, supported, and reinforced through a combination of lectures, tutorials, virtual learning environment activities and guided private studies. This module uses a series of … For more content click the Read More button below.

Outline Syllabus

Market efficiency and Market failures (externalities, public goods) in environmental economicsWelfare economics and the environment (efficiency and optimality in allocation of resources)The policy responses of governments and the use of economic instruments, including carbon taxes and emissions trading schemes to mitigate pollution and climate change and its adverse effectsEnvironmental EthicsThe … For more content click the Read More button below.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module students will
1.
Acquire in-depth understanding of climate change issues, related major economic and financial theories, and their relevance and application to climate-related issues, with a focus on climate-related risks and their management
2.
Critically assess the impact of climate change and the merits of policy responses within organisations and the economy, and internationally.
3.
Evaluate the challenges about international collective action and in resolving potential conflicting interests through economic, financial and regulatory framework.
4.
Demonstrate an understanding of issues in a range of areas relevant to economics and finance in the context of climate change.
5.
Communicate effectively by presenting quantitative and qualitative information together with analysis, argument, and commentary.

Formative Assessment

Assessment 1: Other

Summative Assessment

Assessment 1: Written Assignment
Assessment 2: Presentation

My Reading

Reading List