Globalization and Environmental Policy
A.Y. 2024/2025
Learning objectives
The course aims to analyze the economic effects of globalization from both a theoretical and an empirical point of view. Particular attention is given to: i) the relationships between international trade and environmental sustainability by examining the impact of trade on industrial pollution and the use of natural resources; ii) to the international policies that have as their object the regulations of the exploitation of natural resources and environmental pollution.
Expected learning outcomes
At the end of the course the student will have knowledge of the main theories and economic models for the interpretation of market globalization processes. The student will develop useful skills to interpret the phenomena linked to globalization and international trade from an economic point of view with reference to environmental sustainability. The student will have competences on the main quantitative methods to interpret these phenomena.
Lesson period: First semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course can be attended as a single course.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
A normal provision of training activities is expected for the academic year 2024/25
Course syllabus
1 International trade theory and trade policies
· International trade models (Ricardo, Heckscher-Ohlin, Krugman)
· Trade policies (tariffs and non-tariff barriers)
· Relationship between trade policies and climate emissions
2 Environmental policies and international trade
· Economic growth and emission of pollutants (Environmental Kuznet Curve; Scale, Composition, and Technology Effects)
· Openness to trade and environmental regulations (Pollution Haven Hypothesis; Race to the Bottom Hypothesis)
· International agreements, standards and environmental policies.
· International and environmental trade policies in the European Union
· International trade models (Ricardo, Heckscher-Ohlin, Krugman)
· Trade policies (tariffs and non-tariff barriers)
· Relationship between trade policies and climate emissions
2 Environmental policies and international trade
· Economic growth and emission of pollutants (Environmental Kuznet Curve; Scale, Composition, and Technology Effects)
· Openness to trade and environmental regulations (Pollution Haven Hypothesis; Race to the Bottom Hypothesis)
· International agreements, standards and environmental policies.
· International and environmental trade policies in the European Union
Prerequisites for admission
Microeconomics and environmental economics exams (recomended)
Teaching methods
Face-to-face lectures and thematic insights.
Teaching Resources
· Feenstra R. C. e Taylor A. M. (2014). International Trade, Worth MacMillan, New York (F-T).
· Gallagher K.P. (2008). Handbook on Trade and the Environment. Edward Elgar Publishing.
· Lecture Slides
· Readings suggested by the teacher
· Gallagher K.P. (2008). Handbook on Trade and the Environment. Edward Elgar Publishing.
· Lecture Slides
· Readings suggested by the teacher
Assessment methods and Criteria
The exam includes an intermediate written test during the course and a final oral exam. Subsequent appeals will be held orally. During the oral exam, the students' acquired ability to critically analyze and discuss current issues regarding the relationship between globalization, environment and sustainability will be assessed.
AGR/01 - AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS AND RURAL APPRAISAL - University credits: 6
Lessons: 48 hours
Professor:
Curzi Daniele
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