Undergraduate Programs
ECO421H1S Special Topics in Economics: Climate Change and Biodiversity
Human activity is transforming the climate and the ecosystems that support life on Earth, with profound consequences for people and the planet.
In this course, you will examine pressing environmental challenges arising from climate change and the disruption of ecosystems and biodiversity. Topics include global warming, sea-level rise, natural disasters, pollution, species loss, and threats to food security. With a strong focus on current policy debates, we explore what economics can contribute to both understanding and addressing these environmental challenges, and we consider the real progress already made toward greater environmental sustainability. Given the interdisciplinary nature of these issues, we examine how economists integrate economic analysis with insights from climate science, ecology, and ethics. Throughout the course, you will engage in hands-on simulations of economy–environment interactions and study recent, influential empirical and theoretical research in environmental economics.
No prior background in environmental economics is required. Assessment is based on a combination of coursework and a final exam.
Section L0201 , Winter 2025–26
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No instructors assigned
Day/time: R2-5
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In Person
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