insight4me Economics – Government Market Intervention With Professor Christopher A. Hartwell From Zurich University of Applied Science & Dr Luca Zamboni From University of East Anglia
November 27 @ 09:05 - 10:05
- Zurich University of Applied Science: Professor Christopher A. Hartwell from ZHAW will discuss ‘Why Only Markets can Protect the Environment’ covering: Externalities and the Environment, The Role of Government, The Public Choice Conundrum, The Environmental Kuznets Curve, Doing More with Less, and The Relationship between Economic Freedom and Environmental Cleanliness.
- University of East Anglia: Dr Luca Zamboni, Lecturer in Economics in the School of Economics at UEA, will examine The Insurance Industry & Climate Change, considering the implications of climate change for insurance, giving an overview of the challenges it poses and the potential role of government. Luca will cover: risk aversion and demand for insurance; idiosyncratic vs common shocks; Climate change and insurance – challenges and government role.
In this insight4me Economics online event for schools and colleges, University of East Anglia and Zurich University of Applied Science, will each have roughly 30 minutes to deliver a punchy, interactive topic based ‘micro’ talk. Within an overall session theme of Government Market Intervention, the universities have the freedom to choose their own focus and use the time to convey the key points of the case studies for the students.
insight4me is a series of subject specific webinars for Key Stage 5 students, and equivalent. The sessions directly support students’ current studies by giving an insight into particular curriculum areas whilst affording an understanding of how these subjects continue beyond A-levels, T-levels, IB, BTEC and equivalent qualifications, and how they vary between universities.
Our events are designed so that a group of students can take part from a classroom or students and teachers can take part as individuals, either from school or from home. There is no charge to take part.
As a live, participative event, this session will not be recorded but slides and other resources will be shared after the event, where available.
Suitable for: Key Stage 5 students (and equivalent) studying, or with a possible interest in studying, Economics and related disciplines. Student groups, and individual students and teachers are very welcome to join us.
Preparation/Pre-Reading: Students may wish to consider the 2 topics and discuss some of the key elements in advance. Students can also think about questions they have about studying at university level.
The IT Setup: The event will be run on Zoom and participants will be able to join using laptops, tablets, and mobile devices. If you are joining as a school group, we recommend connecting with one device and projecting on to a whiteboard. You will be able to interact with the university via typed comments and questions or via a microphone if preferred. Full details will be sent to those who have registered (see below) prior to the event.
Booking a Place: This is free for schools and colleges. If you would like to take part in this event, please register your interest using the link to the registration form below: