Economic Growth and Sustainable Development
Entry Requirements
180 credits at bachelor level, of which 90 credits in economics. In addition 30 credits in economics at advanced level, or equivalent, are required.
Course facts
NA0167, Economic Growth and Sustainable Development, 7.5 Hp
Print syllabus
Syllabus
Level
Second cycle (A1F)
Main field of study
Economics
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.
Course language
English
Entry Requirements
180 credits at bachelor level, of which 90 credits in economics. In addition 30 credits in economics at advanced level, or equivalent, are required.
Objectives
The aim of the course is to give theoretical and empirical knowledge about economic growth, and to apply this knowledge to the understanding of sustainable development.
With successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- account for the fundamentals of economic growth,
- compare and evaluate alternative theories regarding economic growth and natural resource use,
- account for long-run historical trends in economic growth, pollution, and natural resource use,
- analyse the interaction between growth, pollution and the natural resource base.
Content
- Solow growth model, Endogenous growth models
- The Dasgupta/Heal/Solow/Stiglitz model
- Analysis of data concerning resource markets, pollution, and growth
- Directed technological change, growth, and resource demand
- Technological change, growth, and the rebound effect
Examination Formats and Requirements for Passing the Course
Passed exam, passed project report, passed assignments.
Responsible Department/Equivalent
Department of Economics
Supplementary information
Included in program
- Environmental Economics and Management - Master's Programme
- Agriculture and Economics
- Agricultural, Food and Environmental Policy Analysis (AFEPA) - Master's Programme
- Agricultural Economics and Management - Master's Programme
- Agricultural Science with a Specialisation in Economics and Business Administration
Module set
| Title | Credits | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Single module | 7.5 | 0301 |
The Course Replaces
NA0115
Other Information
Recommended prior to course start: knowledge equivalent to at least 7,5 credits in macroeconomic theory.