Dies Academicus - Nachhaltigkeit in den Wirtschaftswissenschaften

Sustainability and economics - do they go together? Very well, in fact. Consumers and producers consume energy and cause pollution. Prices on markets do not adequately reflect the social costs of a product. On the other hand, markets, for example for emission certificates, can help to prevent pollution, or to reduce the costs of climate protection. Other interventions can also promote more sustainable decision-making patterns without substantially endangering economic welfare. Thus, when it comes to sustainability and climate change, the natural sciences and economics are closely intertwined. The lens of economics helps to understand causes and assess solutions. In four short lectures with space for discussion, scientists from Bonn will give an insight into their current research.