Teaching

I lead the 30-credit module Introduction to Ecological Economics in the Ecological Economics MSc programme (University of Leeds). Previously, I taught in the Social-Ecological Economics MSc programme (WU Vienna).

Introduction to Ecological Economics

Semester: Winter

Offered: since 2025/26

This module, grounded in active learning, helps students develop their own pre-analytic vision—the underlying, often unspoken way of seeing the world (and the economy) that shapes what we consider important to study, how we study it, and what we aim to change. It begins with ontology, exploring the economy as a social metabolism shaped by socio-political dynamics. Epistemologically, it contrasts neoclassical environmental economics and ecological economics—framing the latter as a more realist approach—while addressing decolonisation and links to heterodox traditions (Marxian, institutional, post-Keynesian, and feminist economics). In terms of axiology, students engage with diverse ways of conceptualising and valuing human well-being and nature. Finally, the module turns to ideology and action—connecting scientific analysis with questions about the kind of society we want to create and how meaningful change can occur—engaging with post-growth economics, inequality and unequal exchange, eco-social policy and politics, as well as science, activism, and co-production.

Previously taught modules

• Environmental Economics and Policy (University of Leeds)

• Introduction to Research and Writing on Contemporary Policy Challenges (WU Vienna)

• A Social-Ecological Perspective on the Real-Estate Economy (WU Vienna) 

Teaching at summer schools

• Alternative Economic and Monetary System 

I have also led the project on Curriculum Development for the European Society for Ecological Economics, developing a collaborative platform designed to support both learners and educators in shaping and enriching courses in Ecological Economics: Curriculum Development Platform – ESEE