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Production and consumption generate pollution and exploitation of natural resources. In this course, divided into a first economic module and a second business module, the most relevant topics in the field of environmental economics will be discussed. In particular, in the economic module, students will learn about the microeconomic elements necessary to formalize the analysis of a market in which pollution is produced (through consumption or production). They will understand the implications deriving from particular consumption and/or production choices and will be able to apply what they have learned to the evaluation of environmental economics problems, through the study of models. In the business module, we will discuss the implications of consumption and production choices in advanced and developing countries, taking into account that products can be distinguished based on the level of emissions associated with them. Short and long-term policies aimed at containing and/or reducing emissions will also be evaluated. Students will therefore know the constituent elements of the debate on limiting emissions and will understand its main implications. They will also be able to apply what they have learned to reading documents developed in the relevant international offices.