Overview

Climate change is the most significant environmental challenge the world is facing today. It has major implications for the global and domestic economies, including Australia's. This unit conveys the multifaceted nature of the economic problem that climate change represents. Uncertainty and catastrophic risk as well as inter- and intra-generational equity … For more content click the Read More button below.

Offerings

S2-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Associate Professor Anke Leroux

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.

understand the possible impacts of climate change on economies

2.

analyse the economic costs of climate change, and how industries can adapt to climate change at minimum cost

3.

understand how economic instruments such as carbon taxes and emissions trading schemes can mitigate climate change

4.

analyse how key industries such as electricity and transport can respond to climate change policies and lessen emissions.

Teaching approach

Active learning

Assessment

1 - Within semester assessment
2 - Examination

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Workshops

Workload requirements

Workload

Other unit costs

Costs are indicative and subject to change.
Electronics, calculators and tools: $40