law5cli emissions trading law
EMISSIONS TRADING LAW
LAW5CLI
2018
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject focuses on the interaction of law/regulation and institutions relevant to low-carbon development. It covers market-based regulatory approaches such as emissions trading and renewable portfolio standards, widely applied fiscal incentives and taxes, and direct regulation. An introduction is provided to the primary large and small-scale financing techniques relevant to renewable energy, energy efficiency and other low-carbon projects. Comparative case studies are drawn from countries including Australia, China, US and from within the EU. An integrated,contextual analysis of legally related factors driving global low-carbon development is provided, focusing on minimising costs to businesses and consumers and maximising commercial/scale-up opportunities.
SchoolLa Trobe Law School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorSteven Geroe
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites LMJD - Juris Doctor LMGBL - Master of Laws in Global Business Law LML - Master of Laws LMLAW - Master of Laws; OR have permission of the Law School Director of Postgraduate (Coursework) Programs
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Various readings that will be made available on the LMS | Recommended | Various | NA |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Develop an advanced and integrated understanding of the concepts and modes of operation of regulatory measures relevant to low-carbon development.
- Activities:
- Online Group Exercises, Research Essay
02. Knowledge of the most important (relevant) institutions in selected countries playing a key role in global low-carbon development.
- Activities:
- Online Group Exercises, Seminar Presentation
03. Critically evaluate the concepts and modes of operation of financing approaches relevant to small and large-scale low-carbon projects.
- Activities:
- Online Group Exercises, Seminar Presentation
04. Research, analyse critically, reflect on and synthesise concepts and materials to complete a detailed case study of the interaction of regulatory, and/or institutional and/or financial factors driving and constraining low-carbon development, in selected countries and/or globally.
- Activities:
- Research Essay
Subject options
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City Campus, 2018, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSteven Geroe
Class requirements
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
Ten 2.5 hours lecture/seminar per study period on weekdays at night from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online Group Exercises (1000 words equivalent) | 15 | 01, 02 | |
| Seminar Presentation (1000 word equivalent) | 15 | 01, 03 | |
| Research Essay (4500 word equivalent) | 70 | 01, 03, 04 |