The economics of ecological transition part 2

Growth vs. The economy of borders; What is the green economy or the circular economy? Carbon Emissions Trading? Public spending vs. Privatisation? Short-term benefits vs. long-term benefits? Compromises and optimizations? Allocation of resources to maximize alternative benefits linked to the focus on productivity and GDP, for example: welfare? And finally, what is the inherent obsolescence of goods for consumption (This is a parametric topic – the student gets a brief overview of public policy dilemmas).