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Environmental Economics

Structure Type: Study unit
Code: IYA0101
Type: Compulsory / Basic Studies
Curriculum: I-YT 2009V
Level: Bachelor of Engineering
Year of Study: 2 (2010-2011)
Credits: 4 cr
Responsible Teacher: Laaja, Martti
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Courses During the Academic Year 2010-2011

Impl.Group(s)Study TimeTeacher(s)LanguageEnrolment
5I-YT-2N2011-01-03 – 2011-04-30Riitta NiemeläFinnish2010-12-07 – 2011-01-09

Learning Outcomes

The student will get a good understanding of what environmental economics is about, e.g. the values of the environment. The student will learn the economic approach to designing environmental policies. The student will learn to make economical analysis of environmental problems based on examples.

Contents

Environmental economics. Economy and sustainable development. Economic efficiency. Economic analysis of pollutions. Life cycle analysis and ecological assets. Environmental analysis in product development and production in companies.

Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools

Paavola,J. Ympäristötalouden perusteet. Opetushallitus 2.painos 1996 B.C.Field. Environmental Economics. McGraw-Hill, USA. 1997.

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures, exercises and presentations

Assessment Methods

Lectures, exercises and presentations


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