Sustainable Finance

Summary

A brief review of the linear algebra and matrix theory concepts underpinning standard environmentally extended input-output models.

Content

This brief introduction in Input-Output Model mathematics discusses the basic elements of linear algebra that are necessary to understand the standard Input-Output models, including their Environmental impact extensions.

Matrix theory is the main subject covered here as it is the most dominant mathematical tool used in this area (though other parts of mathematics do find applications in Input-Output analysis). The focus is on the notation and mathematical objects commonly used, not the economic interpretation or any mathematical proofs.

Introduction

This is a short introductory course on Input-Output analysis that focuses on stylized interactive calculations that can be performed directly within the online reading sections.

The level of the course is introductory. There are no significant mathematical nor computer science prerequisites. The course should be useful for anybody wishing to obtain insights into the flow of the basic calculations behind modern large-scale Environmentally Extended Input-Output Models.

Summary

A multipe-choice Quiz based on the Climate Dictionary developed by the United Nations Development Programme. The quiz provides an educational tool to enable deeper understanding of essential terminology around Climate Change and Climate Risk.

Content

The quiz consists of circa 65 questions of multiple choice type. The objective is to enable anybody interested in climate change to benchmark their knowledge of these key terms.

The GPP challenge game is hosted in the sustainability.town, an online platform dedicated to hands-on demonstrations and applications of Sustainable Portfolio Management concepts and methodologies. It is part of a new series of serious games covering a wide range of important concepts in an engaging manner.

Course Level and Type

	Introductory Level	Core Level	Advanced Level
Non-Technical	GPP01079
Technical

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Course Objective

The objective of the course is to discuss the relation of economic input-output models with graph theory and networks.

Summary

This course is a DeepDive with nine segments, exploring Input-Output models using Python and the pymrio library. The course is at a core technical level. It requires working familiarity with Python, basic linear algebra and elements of economic systems. Step by step we explore how one can define and perform useful operations in Environmentally Extended Input-Output Analysis.