Capitalism and the Politics of Climate Change: When an Unstoppable Force Meets an Immovable Object
GOVT 254
Spring 2026
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01
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| Crosslisting:
ENVS 250 |
This course explores the complex relationship between capitalism and climate change. In the first part of the course, taking a comparative approach with a primary focus on the US, we begin by examining how capitalism has evolved since the Industrial Revolution, and how various capitalist models have developed worldwide, depending on the role of the state. In the second part, we question the "hegemony of growth" -- how growth has been perceived as an indicator of progress and distributive justice -- and explore competing visions of green growth and degrowth. In the third part, the course shifts to the political economy of decarbonization. We discuss the history and current realities of carbon dependency, examine cross-national variations in decarbonization efforts, consider the challenging trade-offs, and explore the economic and political factors underlying the struggle over climate policies. Our discussion will also focus on the role of economists and other experts in shaping mitigation efforts. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS GOVT |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: None |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
| Instructor(s): Kus,Basak Times: ..T.... 07:10PM-10:00PM; Location: TBA |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 19 | | SR major: 3 | JR major: 4 | | |
| Seats Available: 19 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 4 | JR non-major: 4 | SO: 4 | FR: X |
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