| Dozent/in |
Dr. oec. Benjamin Krebs |
| Veranstaltungsart |
Seminar |
| Code |
HS261035 |
| Semester |
Herbstsemester 2026 |
| Durchführender Fachbereich |
Wirtschaftswissenschaften |
| Studienstufe |
Bachelor
Master |
| Termin/e |
Mo, 14.09.2026, 16:15 - 18:00 Uhr, 3.B57
Do, 19.11.2026, 14:15 - 20:00 Uhr, 4.B55
Fr, 20.11.2026, 08:15 - 14:00 Uhr, 4.B55 |
| Umfang |
Blockveranstaltung |
| Turnus |
Block Seminar |
| Inhalt |
This course gives an overview of the recent research in empirical environmental economics. After a brief introduction to the underlying theoretical concepts, we will mainly focus on two topics: air pollution and climate change. Students will present and discuss research papers that address various critical questions related to these two topics, such as: What are the impacts on human health outcomes and mortality? How do they impair other aspects of human life, such as labor productivity and well-being? Finally, we will study different environmental policies and discuss pros and cons. |
| Schlagworte |
Nachhaltigkeit |
| Lernziele |
- Gain insight into the recent research in environmental economics
- Learn about the impact of air pollution and climate change on human-related outcomes
- Asses the strengths and weaknesses of different environmental policies
- Learn how to read, discuss, and critically analyze research papers |
| Voraussetzungen |
Lecture “Angewandte Statistik und Ökonometrie” or a comparable course. |
| Sprache |
Englisch |
| Begrenzung |
24 participants |
| Anmeldung |
Binding registration takes place via the UniPortal; see notes below in the «Proof of Performance» field.
For course information and materials, registration on the OLAT e-learning platform is required from 31 August – 13 September 2026. The students themselves are responsible for verifying the course’s creditability towards their degree program.
Direct link to the OLAT course: https://lms.uzh.ch/url/RepositoryEntry/17903616232 |
| Leistungsnachweis |
***IMPORTANT*** To receive course credit and earn academic credits, registration via the Uni Portal from 31 August (starting at 9:00 a.m.) – 13 September 2026 is MANDATORY.
Late registrations and withdrawals will not be accepted. Once the registration period has ended, participation in the course is MANDATORY. If the course is not completed without a valid reason and without proper withdrawal (including supporting documentation; see the Exam Guidelines), the course will be considered failed (grade 1). |
| Abschlussform / Credits |
individual / group presentation / 3 Credits
|
| Hinweise |
Attendance at all seminar dates is a prerequisite for completion.
This seminar corresponds to the seminar “Empirical Environmental Economics” from previous fall semesters. |
| Hörer-/innen |
Nach Vereinbarung |
| Kontakt |
benjamin.krebs@doz.unilu.ch |
| Anzahl Anmeldungen |
0 von maximal 24 |
| Literatur |
Will be on syllabus. |