363-1164-00L  Topics in Energy and Climate Policy

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Abstract	This block seminar allows students to deepen their knowledge of energy and climate policy issues by presenting and discussing some scientific papers that analyze the economic aspects of energy and climate policy instruments.
Learning objective	After taking this course, students will be able to: • Engage in, participate and learn from discussion on the design, implementation and effectiveness of energy and climate policy instruments. • Read, present and discuss scientific papers that analyse issues in energy and climate policy critically.
Content	During the course of Energy Economics and Policy, which is a prerequisite for this course, the students will be learning the basic principles and ideas in a frontal instruction-oriented style. This course is additionally offered to those interested students who want to further deepen their knowledge of topics in energy economics and policy. This block seminar will take place on a Friday afternoon and Saturday, and it will adopt a more participatory approach where students will actively present and discuss some topics in energy and climate policy. This block course will take place at the end of the spring semester. We will be discussing papers dealing with the following topics: Participation in the course will be limited to 20 students. • Economics of market-oriented policy measures such as taxes and subsidies • Economics of non-market-oriented policy instruments such as standards, regulations, information policies, nudges, etc. • Application of energy and climate policy instruments with a focus on developing countries including topics related to mobility, electrification, and pollution. The students will receive a proposal of a series of scientific papers at the beginning of the semester, during an introductory meeting, from which to choose one to present to the participants of the seminar. The presentation can be individual or in groups, depending on the number of participants. The student assessment will be based on their presentation as well as on their discussion of the other papers that are presented. Participation in the course will be limited to 20 students, and a mandatory prerequisite is to attend the Energy Economics and Policy course offered by MTEC in FS2022.
Competencies	Subject-specific Competencies Concepts and Theories fostered Techniques and Technologies fostered Method-specific Competencies Analytical Competencies fostered Social Competencies Communication fostered Cooperation and Teamwork fostered Self-presentation and Social Influence fostered Sensitivity to Diversity fostered Personal Competencies Critical Thinking fostered Integrity and Work Ethics fostered Self-direction and Self-management fostered

Performance assessment

Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course
ECTS credits	1.5 credits
Examiners	M. Filippini, S. Srinivasan
Type	graded semester performance
Language of examination	English
Repetition	Repetition only possible after re-enrolling for the course unit.
Admission requirement	Participation in course 363-0514-00L Energy Economics and Policy.

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Programme	Section	Type
Energy Science and Technology Master	Energy Economics and Policy	W
Integrated Building Systems Master	Specialised Courses	W
Management, Technology and Economics Master	Natural Resources	W
MAS in Management, Technology, and Economics	Electives	W
MAS in Management, Technology, and Economics	Electives	W