Environmental Economics and Policy D30, 7.5 Credits

Contents

The course aims to provide a deeper and advanced understanding of environmental economics and policy issues related to the environment and natural resources. The course also aims to provide knowledge to analyze and understand the economic impact of environmental policies. Furthermore, the course aims to provide advanced knowledge of both theoretical and empirical tools in order to make environmental economic analysis. The module is primarily conducted in seminars with mandatory attendance at seminars in environmental and natural resource economics.

Expected learning outcomes

After completion of this course, students should:
- Have a thorough knowledge of advance theories of externalities and how to internalize these
- Have a deeper understanding of the relationship between economic theory and choice of methods to reduce negative environmental impact
- Have an understanding of important advanced methods used to value environmental goods, and their strengths and limitations
- Be able to analyze current environmental policy issues based on relevant theories in environmental and natural resource economics

Required Knowledge

90 ECTS of undergraduate courses in economics, whereof 30 ECTS on C-level (G2F). Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English B/6. Mathematical Economics I D7, Econometrics I D12 and Microeconomic Analysis I D25, or the equivalent.

Form of instruction

The education will take the form of lectures, excercises and seminars.
 

Examination modes

The examination consist of written examination at the end of the course, assignments and seminars. Results from the mid-module exams, assignments and seminars are only valid during the current semester.

A second exam opportunity is always offered within a short time span after the regular exam date for those students not achieving a Pass. The subsequent exam opportunity is either the re-take opportunity the week before the fall semester or the next regular exam date.

The following grading system will be used: Pass with Distinction (Väl Godkänd) Pass (Godkänd) Fail (Underkänd). 

It is normally not possible to take additional examinations to reach a higher grade. Exceptions can be made for a student with the grade Fail on any of the examinations if the examiner (not the lecturer) finds this appropriate. The task must be a minor undertaking, closely related to the learning outcome not reached, and performed in close proximity to the original examination.

When a student has failed an examination on two occasions, he or she has a right to have another grading teacher. A written request for an alternative examiner should be handed to the Dean of the Business School no later than two weeks before the next examination opportunity.

Credit transfer
Academic credit transfers are according to the University credit transfer regulations.