In this seminar we will read and discuss about three scientific papers which thoroughly and critically deal with economic growth and environmental topics.
Learning objective
Enhanced knowledge on ecological economics, growth critics of ecological economics, energetical-material implications of growth, consumer criticism and growth-critical traditions of thought. Reading and reflection upon scientific textes.
Content
Growth theory, growth paradigm, growth criticism, energy, entropy, neoclassics versus ecological economics, consumer theories and consumerism.
Prerequisites / Notice
Participation in course 701-0758-00L Ecological Economics: basics and growth critisism (parallel oder former participation) or very good basic knowledge in ecological economics or environmental economicse
Performance assessment
Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course