This unit introduces students to the basic science of climate change and discusses the various approaches, policies and mechanisms currently used to target emissions at the global level with a focus on Australia’s contribution. Both sides of the economy (defined as the Front-End and the End-User) are examined in terms of their ability to reduce emissions. An analysis of Front-End policies, i.e. those that tackle emissions as they enter the economy from activities such as energy production and large emission intensive industries, focuses on carbon taxes and emission trading schemes. The End-User approach, which targets emissions at the consumer level, will examine policies and initiatives... -- Course Website
