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[WiSe 2025/26] The Economics of Climate Policy

The Economics of Climate Policy is an introductory course into the economics of climate change mitigation and adaptation policies. Essentially, the mitigation of climate change is a global public good, posing policy challenges both at the national level (within countries) as well as at the international level (between countries).

Grading: Based on weekly problem sets (homework assignments - 55% of final grade) and a mid-term exam (45% of final grade); no final exam. Make sure you attend the course from the beginning on, as we start with assignments immediately. Ph.D. students will be asked to take an oral exam in addition to the assignments and the mid-term exam. 6 ECTS are awarded for the full course. If only the lecture is attended, 3 ECTS are awarded.

Time and date: The lecture takes place on Fridays 14.15 – 15.45 at BH-N 243 ; the tutorial on Mondays 10.15 – 11.45 at BH-N 243. 

Midterm: Currently there is no date for the midterm. But it is usually around January.

The first tutorial will be on the 13th of October. The first lecture will be on the 17th of October. Due to time constraints, lecture and tutorials might switch. Please find the latest schedule on ISIS.

Registration: The official registration to the examination office is done through MOSES, or via e-mail with all required information for non-TU-Students. Additionally, we ask you to fill our internal registration form. For more information, please read our registration guide.

We also welcome students from HU, FU, Potsdam, and Gasthörer (visiting students). There is no restriction on Wahlfach- or Zusatzmodul-students.

Course password: Stern2025/26

If you have questions, please contact Hania Hribal-Kornilowicz or Luis Brendel: teaching@mcc-berlin.net