ECON152
ECONOMICS OF CLIMATE CHANGE
- Department
- Economics
- Terms offered
- 2
- Data refreshed
- Jun 27, 2026
Description
Climate change is one of the biggest challenges facing human societies across the globe. This course provides an introduction to the economics of climate change. We examine the human drivers and subsequent impacts of climate change through an economics lens. Applying fundamental economics principles and tools, we assess the design and outcomes of various climate-change mitigation and adaptation strategies. This course is appropriate for any student wishing to learn how economics can help us better understand and address the climate crisis.
Syllabi
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Offering history & forecast 2024–2026
| Year | Fall | Spring | Summer | Intersession |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 2030 Fall: 35% chance, low confidence. Offered in 2 of 3 fall terms since 2024. | 2030 Spring: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 spring terms since 2018. | 2030 Summer: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 summer terms since 2018. | 2030 Intersession: 8% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 6 intersession terms since 2020. |
| 2029 | 2029 Fall: 33% chance, low confidence. Offered in 2 of 3 fall terms since 2024. Department course count falling about 2% per year. | 2029 Spring: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 spring terms since 2017. | 2029 Summer: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 summer terms since 2017. | 2029 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2028 | 2028 Fall: 34% chance, low confidence. Offered in 2 of 3 fall terms since 2024. Department course count falling about 3% per year. | 2028 Spring: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 spring terms since 2016. | 2028 Summer: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 summer terms since 2016. | 2028 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2027 | 2027 Fall: 36% chance, low confidence. Offered in 2 of 3 fall terms since 2024. Department course count falling about 3% per year. | 2027 Spring: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 spring terms since 2015. | 2027 Summer: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 summer terms since 2015. | 2027 Intersession: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2026 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | No data for this term |
| 2025 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2024 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
Future estimates combine recent offering frequency with detected multi-year cycles. Hover a cell for confidence and evidence; low-confidence estimates are marked with ~.
Meeting times
Most recent first- Mon, 2:50 PM–4:05 PM JC102 2026-1
- Thu, 2:50 PM–4:05 PM JC118 2026-2
- Tue, Fri, 1:25 PM–2:40 PM JC217 2024
| Term | Professor | Type | Credits | Enrollment | CRN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | Kensuke Suzuki (He/Him) | Lecture | 1 | 12 of 50 enrolled | 24655 |
| Fall 2024 | Dana M. Bauer | Lecture | 1 | 25 of 25 enrolled | 23041 |