Economics BA (C), Environmental and Natural Resource Economics, 7.5 credits

Natural resources are essential inputs in production process but overexploitation and non-sustainable harvest of natural resources cause environmental degradation. The course explores the interdisciplinary nature of environmental problems and links between natural resource and economics. It gives a clear and thorough understanding of current theory and policy issues in the field of environmental and natural resource economics. The course will focus on theory of externalities, the management of public goods, and resource allocation over time, environmental valuation, and cost-benefit analysis.

Autumn 2023

room Standard course of studies, Östersund
  • Start: Autumn 2023
  • Study period: Week 40 - 44
  • Study form: Standard course of studies
  • Study pace: 100%
  • Campus: Östersund
  • Language: English
  • Code: MIU-L4X17

Autumn 2023

room Standard course of studies, Sundsvall
  • Start: Autumn 2023
  • Study period: Week 40 - 44
  • Study form: Standard course of studies
  • Study pace: 100%
  • Campus: Sundsvall
  • Language: English
  • Code: MIU-L2X15

The structure of the teaching

The course is given on distance and campus (blending learning) through lectures and seminars.

Entry requirements

NA018G Economics Ba (B), Microeconomics and Industrial Organization, 7.5 credits

or

IG038G Industrial Engineering and Management Ba (B), Microeconomics and Industrial Organization, 7.5 credits

Contact

Questions about the course

Questions about the course

+46(0)10-1428000

The page was updated 6/2/2023