In this seminar, one scientific paper per event will be read and discussed and prepared in advance. The texts deal in depth and critically with economic growth and environmental issues.
Learning objective
Enhanced knowledge on ecological economics, growth critics of ecological economics, energetical-material implications of growth, consumer criticism and growth-critical traditions of thought. Reading and reflection upon scientific textes.
Content
Growth theory, growth paradigm, growth criticism, energy, entropy, neoclassics versus ecological economics, consumer theories and consumerism.
Prerequisites / Notice
Participation in course 701-0758-00L Ecological Economics: basics and growth critisism (parallel oder former participation) or good basic knowledge in ecological economics or environmental economicse