Key information
- Faculty
- Faculty of Social and Historical Sciences
- Teaching department
- Economics
- Credit value
- 15
- Restrictions
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Suitable for UCL MSc Economics students and UCL MSc Data Science & Public Policy (Economics route) students. Graduate students not enrolled in the Department of Economics must apply for permission with information about their study of undergraduate economics:
economics.msc.admissions@ucl.ac.uk
- Timetable
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Alternative credit options
There are no alternative credit options available for this module.
This module aims to provide students with an overview of economic theory and empirical methods relevant to the context, design and implementation of environmental policy, and to develop the skills needed to work effectively as an economist in this field of policy. Topics covered will include core economic theory and methods including the efficient regulation of externalities, the economics of emissions trading and other instruments, and techniques for cost-benefit analysis of environmental policy measures. Case studies will include air pollution control, waste management and climate change policy.
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
Intended teaching term:
Term 2 ÌýÌýÌý
Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)
Teaching and assessment
- Mode of study
- In person
- Methods of assessment
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100%
Exam
- Mark scheme
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Numeric Marks
Other information
- Number of students on module in previous year
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19
- Module leader
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Professor Stephen Smith
- Who to contact for more information
- economics.msc.admissions@ucl.ac.uk
Last updated
This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.
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