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SG0248

Forest Economics Analyses

In this course we provide students with knowledge and skills on how to use economic analyses to guide the sustainable use and management of forest resources. Grounded on economic theory, we use numerical techniques to find what would be desirable types of forest management and timber harvesting. We also study how taxation affects management and the market valuation of forest properties. We emphasize how important sustainability considerations should be given in formal accounting and financial reports by forest organizations. We emphasize all these aspects of economic analyses coupled with opportunities to enhance students’ communication skills, both orally and verbally.

Course evaluation

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SG0248-20024 - Course evaluation report

Once the evaluation is closed, the course coordinator and student representative have 1 month to draft their comments. The comments will be published in the evaluation report.

Additional course evaluations for SG0248

Academic year 2022/2023

Forest Economics Analyses (SG0248-20119)

2022-11-01 - 2023-01-15

Academic year 2021/2022

Forest Economics Analyses (SG0248-20031)

2021-11-02 - 2022-01-16

Academic year 2019/2020

Forest Economics Analyses (SG0248-20010)

2019-11-01 - 2020-01-19

Syllabus and other information

Grading criteria

Course grades: 5:Pass with Distinction, 4:Pass with Credit, 3:Pass, U:Fail

Information on assessment criteria shall be made available at the start of the course.

Litterature list

  1. Blädningsbruk Författare: Lars Lundqvist, Jonas Cedergren & Lars Eliasson [Blädningsbruk ] (https://slunik.slu.se/kursfiler/SG0229/20057.1819/Bladningsbruk_2014.pdf) Kommentar: Skogsskötselserien nr 11, Skogsstyrelsen.
  2. Decision methods for Forest Resource Management Författare: Joseph Buongiorno, J. Keith Gilless Joseph Buongiorno, J. Keith Gilless ISBN: 978-0121413606 Kommentar: A textbook. Can be borrowed from the Library
  3. Decision Theory - A brief introduction Författare: Sven Ove Hansson [Decision Theory - A brief introduction ] (https://slunik.slu.se/kursfiler/SG0229/20057.1819/Decision_theory_A_brief_Introduction.pdf) Kommentar: Chapters 1-5 in this document could be helpful.
  4. Forest Resource Economics and Finance Författare: W. David Klemperer ISBN: 978-0070351226 Kommentar: A textbook. Can be borrowed from the Library
  5. Optimising algorithms for forest planning Författare: Ian Frakes and Adrian L. Bugg [Optimising algorithms for forest planning ] (https://slunik.slu.se/kursfiler/SG0229/20057.1819/Optimising_algorithms.pdf) Kommentar: Review paper about optimization using Excel as well as more sofiscated LP models
  6. Skogsskötselns ekonomi Författare: Hans Ekvall, Göran Bostedt [Skogsskötselns ekonomi ] (https://slunik.slu.se/kursfiler/SG0229/20057.1819/Ekvall_and_Bostedt_(2009)_Skogsskotselns_ekonomi.pdf) Kommentar: Skogsskötselserien nr 18, Skogsstyrelsen. For selfreading and review during weeks 50-51.

Course facts

The course is offered as an independent course: Yes Tuition fee: Tuition fee only for non-EU/EEA/Switzerland citizens: 38054 SEK Cycle: G2F
Subject: Forest Science Business Administration Forest science Business Administration
Course code: SG0248 Application code: SLU-20024 Location: Umeå Distance course: No Language: English Responsible department: Department of Forest Economics Pace: 100%