京都大学 京都大学

Global Environmental Policy and Economics

Numbering Code G-GES32 53105 LE17 Year/Term 2022 ・ First semester
Number of Credits 2 Course Type Lecture
Target Year Master's students Target Student
Language English Day/Period Wed.2
Instructor name USAMI MAKOTO (Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies Professor)
Yumiko Takamae (Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies Assistant Professor)
Outline and Purpose of the Course This course aims to study the nature of environmental problems as well as the principles and measures of environmental policy by using concepts and ideas in various social science disciplines including microeconomics, environmental law, and policy analysis. Students will acquire basic knowledge on environmental problems and policies in the process of preparing for and participating in lectures and group presentations. The course also provides them the opportunity to develop skills in academic presentation and discussion.

本科目は、環境問題の基本性格と環境政策の原理・手法について、ミクロ経済学・環境法学・政策分析等の基本概念・手法を用いて考察する。履修者は、講義やグループ発表の予習・参加を通じて、環境問題および環境政策に関する基本的知識を習得する。また、本科目の履修は、英語による学術的な発表・討議のスキルを向上させる機会ともなるだろう。
Course Goals Students acquire basic knowledge on the nature of environmental problems and the principles and measures of environmental policy.

環境問題の基本性格と環境政策の原理・手法に関する基本的知識を習得する。
Schedule and Contents The course is divided into two parts: the first is a series of lectures on environmental problems and policies; in the second part, students make group presentations, followed by class discussion.

本科目は、環境問題・環境政策を取り扱う講義と、特定の課題に関するグループ発表および質疑応答という2つの部分からなる。


Class Schedule
1. Introduction (Usami & Takemae)
2. Problems I: public goods and externality (Usami)
3. Problems II: prisoners' dilemma (Usami)
4. Policy tools I: regulation, tax, and subsidy (Usami)
5. Policy tools II: tradable permits and policy integration (Usami)
6. First examination
7. General principles I: sustainability and subsidiarity principle (Usami)
8. General principles II: polluter pays principle and precautionary principle (Usami)
9. Case studies I: from pollution to biodiversity (Usami)
10. Case studies II: climate change (Usami & Takemae)
11. Second examination
12. Group presentation I (Usami & Takemae)
13. Group presentation II (Usami & Takemae)
14. Group presentation III (Usami & Takemae)
15. Feedback (Usami & Takemae)

オンラインで実施することがあるため、KULASIS、PandA等で確認すること.
Check the information on KULASIS and PandA as lessons might be held online.
Evaluation Methods and Policy Evaluation is made according to the GSGES standard and on the basis of examination carried out twice (60%), of individual contribution to the group's presentation (30%), and of participation in class discussion (10%).

地球環境学舎の成績評価基準に従いつつ、2回の小テスト（持込み物件なし）30%×2、グループ発表への個別的貢献30%、講義・グループ発表後の質疑応答への参加10％により評価する。
Course Requirements None
Study outside of Class (preparation and review) Students are supposed to prepare for lectures by using readings and to make careful preparation for group presentations.

履修者は、予習用資料を用いて毎回の講義の予習を行うとともに、グループ発表の準備を入念に行うよう求められる。
Textbooks Textbooks/References Readings are distributed in advance in classes or available on the KULASIS website.
References, etc. Information about further readings will be provided in classes.
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