Economics and Policies of Climate Change
Explore economic approaches to climate change, from cost-benefit analysis and social discount rates to carbon markets and policy implementation.
Explore economic approaches to climate change, from cost-benefit analysis and social discount rates to carbon markets and policy implementation.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Climate Change and Sustainable Investing Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Evaluate economic impacts of climate change actions
Assess abatement project attractiveness
Understand carbon market mechanisms
Analyze policy approaches and regulations
Apply cost-benefit analysis to climate initiatives
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5.65 Hours PreRecorded video
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There are 5 modules in this course
This comprehensive course examines the economic principles and policies of climate change mitigation. Students learn about integrated assessment models, social discount rates, and carbon markets while exploring policy approaches like cap-and-trade systems and carbon taxes. The curriculum emphasizes practical decision-making tools for evaluating climate initiatives.
The Economics of Climate Change
Module 1 · 3 Hours to complete
The Social Discount Factor
Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete
The DICE Model
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
Climate Change Economic Policies
Module 4 · 1 Hours to complete
How do Carbon Markets Work?
Module 5 · 1 Hours to complete
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Instructors
Renowned Finance Scholar and Expert in Investment Solutions
Professor Lionel Martellini is a distinguished Professor of Finance at EDHEC Business School, where he also served as the former Director of the EDHEC-Risk Institute and the founding President of EDHEC Scientific Retirement. His extensive research covers a wide array of topics, including investment solutions for both individual and institutional investors, portfolio construction for equity and fixed-income assets, risk management, and derivatives valuation. Prior to his tenure at EDHEC, he was a faculty member at the University of Southern California and held visiting positions at prestigious institutions such as Princeton University. Dr. Martellini holds a Ph.D. in Finance from the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley, and has recently completed a Ph.D. in Relativistic Astrophysics from Université Côte d’Azur. His scholarly contributions include over 40 publications in leading academic journals, and he actively participates on editorial boards for several finance journals. In addition to his academic pursuits, he is involved in consulting for major financial institutions and has garnered recognition for his work on innovative investment strategies that address contemporary financial challenges.
Leading Expert in Finance and Climate Risk at EDHEC Business School
Professor Riccardo Rebonato is a prominent figure in the field of finance, serving as a Professor of Finance at EDHEC Business School and as the Scientific Director of the EDHEC Risk Climate Change Institute. His research specializes in asset pricing, particularly within fixed income, and he employs advanced methodologies such as Bayesian networks for stress testing and scenario analysis in investment strategies. Previously, he held the position of Global Head of Rates and FX Research at PIMCO, where he contributed significantly to the understanding of market dynamics. With a solid academic foundation that includes dual PhDs in solid-state physics and nuclear engineering, Dr. Rebonato's unique interdisciplinary approach allows him to bridge the gap between finance, technology, and climate science. He has published extensively in both academic journals and books, making substantial contributions to the discourse on risk management and the economic implications of climate change on asset pricing. His leadership in these areas has earned him recognition as a key thought leader in integrating financial strategies with climate risk assessment.
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