Environmental Economics and Ecological Economics

10 credits

Syllabus, Bachelor's level, 1GV108

Code
1GV108
Education cycle
First cycle
Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
Environmental Science G1F
Grading system
Fail (U), Pass (3), Pass with credit (4), Pass with distinction (5)
Finalised by
The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 12 October 2018
Responsible department
Department of Earth Sciences

Entry requirements

30 credits in environmental science, biology, earth science, geography, social geography, national economics, sustainable energy transition or business.

Learning outcomes

After successfully completing the course the student can:

  • summarize the ecological, economic and social dimensions of sustainable development as well as the concept of strong and weak sustainability
  • explain the connection between natural resource use, planetary boundaries, economic growth and sustainable development
  • formulate economic explanations to and solutions for environmental problems
  • describe the possibilities and limitations of environmental economic valuation methods

Content

A multi-disciplinary approach to the ecological, economic and social dimensions of sustainable development. Natural resources, ecosystem services and planetary boundaries in relation to economic growth and sustainable development. Sustainability indicators. Eco-labelling. Economic explanations to and solutions for environmental problems. Environmental economic valuation methods.

Instruction

Lectures and seminars.

Assessment

Exercises and seminars (4 credits) and written presentations (6 credits).

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