Natural Resource and Environmental Economics
Information from the course leader
A warm welcome to the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences and the course Natural Resource and Environmental Economics!
Below, you will find general information about the student account, registration for the course and other practical information.
The student account
You will need your student account to access e.g. your e-mail, Ladok and Canvas. For information regarding how to create your student account, follow this link: https://student.slu.se/en/study-support/it-support/support/new-student---start/
Registration for the course
Self-registration for the course is done in Ladok between 2024-10-18 – 2024-11-01. Remember that you must be admitted and registered in Ladok to be able take the course. Having access to Canvas does not mean you are registered in the course and without registration, you are risking losing your place in the course. If you have been admitted to the course with conditions, you need to send your credit list to the course leader who will review it and decide if you can register. Do this as soon as possible as reviewing credits may take a few days due to the course start.
Educational support
If you are entitled extra educational support, please inform the course leader at the start of the course so that special arrangements can be made.
For educational support for an exam, see instructions in the exam registration in Ladok Student. You need to register for alternative exam arrangements no later than 10 workings days prior to the examination day. More information here: https://student.slu.se/en/study-support/study-support/funka/.
Discontinuation of a course
If you want to discontinue the course, you should immediately notify the educational administrators at econ-edu@slu.se, who in turn will inform the course leader and register a non-completion of the course in Ladok after your approval. You are also able to register an early non-completion of the course (within three weeks after course start) in Ladok yourself.
Exams
You need to register for exams in Ladok. The registration closes 10 working days prior to the exam. You can find your anonymity code in Ladok Student. It's not possible to register for the exam after the deadline has passed.
On Wednesdays between 12:30-14:30 we have an exam hand out at the department (Ulls hus, 4th floor). Please remember to bring your ID-card.
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Do not hesitate to contact us at econ-edu@slu.se if you have any questions!
Kind regards,
The educational administrators
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Academic year 2023/2024
Natural Resource and Environmental Economics (NA0192-20184)
2023-10-31 - 2024-01-14
Syllabus and other information
Syllabus
NA0192 Natural Resource and Environmental Economics, 7.5 Credits
Naturresurs- och miljöekonomiSubjects
EconomicsEducation cycle
Bachelor’s levelModules
Title | Credits | Code |
---|---|---|
Single module | 7.5 | 0001 |
Advanced study in the main field
First cycle, has less than 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirementsBachelor’s level (G1F)
Grading scale
The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.
Language
EnglishPrior knowledge
Knowledge equivalent to:30 credits economics
English 6
Exemption granted from the general entry requirement of Swedish
Objectives
The aim of the course is to provide an understanding of basic theories and methods in environmental economics and natural resource economics. Students will learn to apply these methods to qualitative and quantitative problems in simplified cases, and also be able to analyse their potential contribution to solving real-world problems such as climate change and declining biodiversity.
After completing the course, the student should be able to
explain how markets help to achieve an efficient allocation of resources in society, and why this allocation mechanism is imperfect when there are public goods or externalities,
explain different methods for measuring the demand for public goods, and how these methods can be used to help us make decisions about environmental programs,
assess the strengths and weaknesses of different environmental policy instruments in different situations,
analyse quantitatively how alternative market-based instruments can be used to achieve - under ideal circumstances - cost-effective or socially optimal solutions, and how instruments can be adapted to deal with real-world complexity,
discuss how to take account of risk and uncertainty in environmental policy,
analyse global pollution problems and the difficulties of concluding binding and effective international agreements,
explain and apply basic results regarding management of non-renewable natural resources, including the Hotelling rule,
explain the key theoretical principles regarding optimal management of biological natural resources,
analyse the role of environmental policy in helping to achieve sustainable development.
Content
*Subject content: *
The course consists of the following parts: basic welfare theory and externalities; environmental valuation and cost–benefit analysis; strengths and weaknesses of alternative environmental policy instruments; quantitative analysis of market-based instruments including use of the Lagrange method; risk and uncertainty; global pollutants and international agreements; non-renewable resources and Hotelling; biological resources, maximum sustainable yield, the tragedy of the commons, and optimal management; environmental policy and sustainable development.
*Course implementation: *
The course uses different teaching methods to promote students' learning and discussions through:
Lectures, exercises, seminars and written assignments.
The course focuses on the following general competences:
Problem solving, scientific methods, written communication.
The following components are compulsory:
Compulsory seminars
Grading form
The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.Formats and requirements for examination
Passed written examination.
Approved project work.
If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.
The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.
If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.
For the assessment of an independent project (degree project), the examiner may also allow a student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.
Other information
The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.
If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.
Responsible department
Department of Economics
Further information
Litterature list
There is no mandatory textbook, but students are encouraged to have access to at least one textbook on ENR at the bachelor level. For example, previous versions of the course used "Natural Resource and Environmental Economics" by Perman et al. (4th edition). Additional readings (articles) may be provided as needed during the course.