Capitalism, climate and crises: Historical perspectives on the environment and economic development

Utbildningsfakta

Kod: 2EH054

The course deals with long-term relationships between economic transformation, climate change and other environmental issues, with the aim of providing an understanding of the historical economic-political context of the climate crisis since the 18th century. The course therefore focuses on the interplay between technological change, energy transformations, climate, and environmental policy, as well as the emergence of environmental and sustainability concepts after 1945. The course addresses theoretical formations in environmental economics, ecological economics, and political economy, and how elements from these theoretical frameworks have been used in economic-historical research. The course ends with the student analyzing and evaluating today's climate policy based on historical perspectives.

Behörighet

90 ECTS including a bachelor thesis equivalent to 15 ECTS credits. Proficiency in English equivalent to the level required for basic eligibility for higher studies.

Utbildningstillfällen

Varje tillfälle har egna datum och villkor. Avslutade tillfällen behålls som historik och innebär inte att en ny ansökan är öppen.

• Capitalism, climate and crises: Historical perspectives on the environment and economic development

  Umeå University

  Ortsoberoende

  Startdatum: 19 januari 2027

  Slutdatum: 24 mars 2027

  Studietakt: 100 %