Environmental Economics and Ecological Economics
10 credits
Syllabus, Bachelor's level, 1GV108
A revised version of the syllabus is available.
- Code
- 1GV108
- Education cycle
- First cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- Environmental Science G1F
- Grading system
- Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail (U)
- Finalised by
- The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 22 April 2016
- Responsible department
- Department of Earth Sciences
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).