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

Education facts

Code: 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.

Entry requirements

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.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

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

  Umeå University

  Ortsoberoende

  Start date: 19 January 2027

  End date: 24 March 2027

  Pace of study: 100 %