Competing in the Green Economy (968M9)
Competing in the Green Economy
Module 968M9
Module details for 2021/22.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Module Outline
There is growing awareness in research, policy and business that economic models of mass production and consumption are no longer appropriate and that we need to improve levels of welfare while addressing sustainability challenges and respecting planetary boundaries. This module introduces the new challenges and opportunities imposed by sustainability imperatives for nations pursuing welfare and for businesses pursuing profitability in a globalised economy. It examines concepts of economic growth and competitiveness, the circular economy, green transformation, and the role of the State and the financial sector to relation to industrial policy and green finance. Finally, it addresses the role of innovation for sustainable development asking how technological revolutions and paradigm shifts modify change opportunities for development.
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate critical awareness of the limitations of mainstream economic tools and policies to deal with the challenge of environmental sustainability and critically assess different policy options to achieve increased welfare while respecting planetary boundaries.
Systematically understand and apply green industrial policy concepts, showing how the trajectory of economic development can be tilted towards environmentally sustainable outcomes
Deploy originality in formulating the challenges, opportunities and policy requirements to achieve two key transformations: from a fossil fuel based to a clean energy based economy; and from a linear to a circular economy
Systematically understand how technologies evolve and how technological revolutions and paradigm shifts modify the main directions of innovation and change the opportunities for development
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 100.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Essay | A2 Week 2 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 3 hours | 111111000000 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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