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Environmental Economics

Course
ES1601
Bachelor’s level
15 credits (ECTS)
Study pace
100%
Time
Day
Location
Göteborg
Study form
Campus
Language
English
Duration
-
Application period
-
Application code
GU-11207
Tuition
Full education cost: 32 000 SEK
First payment: 32 000 SEK

No fees are charged for EU and EEA citizens, Swedish residence permit holders and exchange students.

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About

You will understand why market economies produce pollution and why regulations are needed. Social solutions to the problem are explored, and you will learn how to analyze the effectiveness of control alternatives and policies.

You will also be introduced to the use and management of natural resources and explore alternative methods used to value environmental services, which are analyzed in a Cost-Benefit framework. Exercises, a case study and discussions of the concept of sustainable development and international issues like the Porter hypothesis and environmental and resource problems in developing countries are included.
The course consists of lectures, lessons and a case study, including computer exercises.

Prerequisites and selection

Entry requirements

120 credits or equivalent. Applicants must prove knowledge of English: English 6/English B or the equivalent level of an internationally recognized test, for example TOEFL, IELTS.

Selection

Selection is based upon the number of credits from previous university studies, maximum 165 credits.

After graduation

Facilities

The teaching is mainly conducted at the School of Business, Economics and Law (Vasagatan 1).

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