Modul: Economics and Environmental Policy (4902-440)

Personen:

• Dr. Kirsten Boysen-Urban (verantwortlich)

Studiengang:

• Earth System Science (Master, PO vom 01.10.2013)
  3. Semester, Wahl
• Agrarwissenschaften - Agricultural Economics (Master, PO vom 01.10.2014)
  1. Semester, Wahl
• Environmental Protection and Agricultural Food Production (bis Studienbeginn WS 2018/19) (Master, PO vom 01.10.2014)
  1. Semester, Pflicht
• Organic Agriculture and Food Systems (Master, PO vom 01.10.2014)
  1. Semester, Pflicht
• Earth and Climate System Science (Master, PO vom 01.10.2017)
  3. Semester, Wahl
• Environmental Protection and Agricultural Food Production (ab WS 19/20) (Master, PO vom 01.10.2019)
  1. Semester, Pflicht
• Environmental Science - Soil, Water, and Biodiversity (PO 2014) (Master, PO vom 01.10.2014)
  3. Semester, Wahlpflicht
• Environmental Science - Soil, Water, and Biodiversity (PO 2019) (Master, PO vom 01.04.2019)
  3. Semester, Wahlpflicht

Bezug zu anderen Modulen:

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".

Teilnahme­vorraussetzungen:

This is an introductory module without any specific prerequisites.

Sprache:

englisch

ECTS:

6 credits

Angebotshäufigkeit:

jedes WS

Dauer des Moduls:

1 Semester

Prüfungsleistung:

Written exam (100 %)

Prüfungsdauer:

120 Minuten

Arbeitsaufwand:

56 h Präsenz + 104 h Eigenanteil + Prüfung = 160 h Workload

Fachkompetenzen:

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.

Schlüsselkompetenzen:

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.

Anmerkungen:

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:

Veranstaltung im ILIAS

Lehrveranstaltungen