NA0130, Environmental Policy, 7.5 Hp
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Syllabus

Level

Second cycle (A1N)

Main field of study

Economics, Environmental Science

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

Objectives

The purpose of the course is to give theoretical and empirical knowledge on design of environmental policies for sustainable development. Having completed the course, participants will

• have knowledge on efficient design of policy instruments and institutions at the local, regional and international scales and different time perspectives
• be able to compare and evaluate instruments – command and control, economic, markets and voluntary - with respect to different criteria
• be able to construct simple models of efficient policy design
• understand the role of uncertainty and risk in nature and human behaviour for policy design
• understand implications of market structure

Content

Topics described and analysed are:

• comparison of different policy instruments with respect to alternative criteria
• spatial and temporal perspectives
• non-compliance and enforcement of policy instruments
• uncertainty and asymmetric information
• market structure

Examination Formats and Requirements for Passing the Course

Passed exam, project tasks and exercises.

Responsible Department/Equivalent

Department of Economics

Supplementary information

Module set

The Course Replaces

NA0091