What is the Role of Economics in Combating Climate Change?

08.05.2023

On Wednesday, March 10, 2023, at 5 pm CEST, Venice International University is pleased to have as guest speaker Miria A. Pigato, Visiting Professor at Università Ca' Foscari Venezia, with a lecture entitled "What is the Role of Economics in Combating Climate Change?".
VIULectures is an initiative promoted by Venice International University to provide a platform for international scholars to discuss key and current issues. The lecture will be held in English and is open to the public.

Climate change is the defining issue of our time. Economists have been at the forefront of climate mitigation debates, suggesting market-based policies, such as carbon taxes and emissions trading systems as the best way to curb emissions. And yet, ‘action on climate change remains the greatest challenge for public policy of our times’ (Stern, 2019). Several countries have committed to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 but these promises have not been reflected in actions. Why do politicians fail to take effective measures to tackle climate change? How do we explain the lack of policy cooperation on this global issue? Could other disciplines, such as behavioral economics or political economy help tackle these issues? Drawing on real-world examples, this presentation will discuss fiscal and financial policies to mitigate climate change; the current landscape of policy issues that inhibit global cooperation; and feasible climate policies that have worked in the real world.

The lecture will be held at Venice International University, San Servolo Island, with the opportunity to participate online upon registration.
The webpage of the lecture is available at this link.