Module: Economics and Environmental Policy (4902-440)

Persons:

• Dr. Kirsten Boysen-Urban (verantwortlich)

Degree Program:

• Earth System Science (Master, since 01.10.2013)
  3. Semester, elective
• Agricultural Sciences - Agricultural Economics (Master, since 01.10.2014)
  1. Semester, elective
• Environmental Protection and Agricultural Food Production (until WS 2018/19) (Master, since 01.10.2014)
  1. Semester, compulsory
• Organic Agriculture and Food Systems (Master, since 01.10.2014)
  1. Semester, compulsory
• Earth and Climate System Science (Master, since 01.10.2017)
  3. Semester, elective
• Environmental Protection and Agricultural Food Production (from WS 19/20) (Master, since 01.10.2019)
  1. Semester, compulsory
• Environmental Science - Soil, Water, and Biodiversity (Regulations 2014) (Master, since 01.10.2014)
  3. Semester, semi-elective
• Environmental Science - Soil, Water, and Biodiversity (Regulations 2019) (Master, since 01.04.2019)
  3. Semester, semi-elective

Relation to other Modules:

Due to its introductory character, this module is a basis for more advanced economic modules such as "Microeconomics", "Agricultural and Food Policy" or "Environmental and Resource Economics".

Prerequisites for Attendance:

This is an introductory module without any specific prerequisites.

Sprache:

English

ECTS:

6 credits

Frequency:

every winter semester

Length of the Module:

1 semester

Final examination:

Written exam (100 %)

Length of the examination:

120 minutes

Workload:

56 h presence + 104 h preparation at home + exam = 160 h workload

Professional competences:

After completing this module, students are able to explain basic principles and concepts of microeconomics, environmental economics and environmental policy. In addition, students are able to translate these concepts into complex real world situations (market imperfections, policy design, policy distortions, linkage between agriculture and the environment). Students can further comparatively assess different policy options to address environmental problems/resource use. Finally, students are proficient in analysing the limits of economic concepts and their relevance in policy design.

Key competences:

During preparation for the exam and while preparing and following up on lectures, students practice time management and self-reliance. They learn and practice critical and analytical thinking and learn to apply sound economic reasoning.

Comments:

Learning objectives are enhanced by the distribution of exercises and solutions, as well as a voluntary tutorial in order to support students in the application of economic concepts to real world problems.

eLearning:

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