Development Economics and Environmental Sustainability
In this course, the students will receive a general introduction into development economics and environmental sustainability.
Course fee: CHF 800
This course introduces students to development economics and environmental sustainability. The first part examines key topics in environmental economics and their links to economic development. The second explores theories of economic development and growth, applying them to contemporary development challenges.
Topics covered:
Environmental sustainability
- Foundations of environmental economics
- Policy instruments for addressing environmental externalities
- The economics of climate change
- Trade and the environment
Development economics
- Income differences across countries
- Economic growth models
- Human capital and technology
- Growth and globalization
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ECTS: 3
22 Feb 2027 -
26 Feb 2027
Jesús
Crespo Cuaresma
Doris
Oberdabernig
In the following programs: Master of Advanced Studies in International Law, Economics and Politics (MILE), Master of Law (LL.M.) in International Trade and Investment Law and Diploma of Advance Studies in International Law and Economics (TRAIL+), WTI Academy 2026/27