Environmental Econ
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Provided by: Crash Course|Published on: April 27, 2021
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Synopsis
- This Crash Course video discusses the ways that economic tools can be used to help us achieve our environmental goals.
- Topics discussed include cap and trade policies, subsidies, incentives, interventions, and regulations.
Subjects: Science, Economics
Authors: Crash Course
Region: Global
Languages: English
Teaching Materials
Positives
- This helps students understand the complexity behind finding global solutions to climate change.
- It focuses on using basic economic principles to help preserve the environment.
Prerequisites
- Economic terms and concepts in the video include the tragedy of the commons, negative externality, market failure, and cap-and-trade.
- Students should have a basic understanding of climate change and other environmental issues.
Differentiation & Implementation
- Teachers can use this video as a basis for students to present or debate different economic solutions to climate change.
- As the video states, many different approaches will be required to solve this global issue. Consider having students develop an economic solution presented in the video that incorporates conservation solutions and individual actions as well.
- Economics teachers can also check out the Economics and Greenwashing Interactive Game.
This resource provides in detail economic policies that can help government achieve net-zero carbon by 2050. It is insightful and recommended for teaching.
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