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Environmental Economics and Management

15.0 hp
2026-01-19 - 2026-03-23
Alnarp
English
Application Code: SLU-M3026
Course Code: FÖ0513
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Entry Requirements

Knowledge equivalent to 120 credits at first level, of which 90 credits in social sciences, 90 credits in natural sciences or 90 credits in technology, as well as English 6.

Course facts

Course name
Environmental Economics and Management
Swedish course name
Miljöekonomi och förvaltning
Level
Second cycle (A1N)
Main field of study
Business Administration, Agricultural Science
Credits
15.0 credits
Rate of study
100 %
Study location
Alnarp
Form of instruction
Campus-based instruction
Application code
SLU-M3026
Course code
FÖ0513
Course language
English
Offered as a freestanding course
Ja
Tuition fee
0 SEK
Tuition fees only for non-EU/EEA/Switzerland citizens

FÖ0513, Environmental Economics and Management, 15.0 Hp
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Syllabus

Finalized by: Ansvarig ledamot i PN-LT/ordförande i arbetsgruppen trädgård och jordbruk, 2024-11-15
Valid from : Spring semester 2026 (2026-01-19)

Level

Second cycle (A1N)

Main field of study

Business Administration, Agricultural 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

Knowledge equivalent to 120 credits at first level, of which 90 credits in social sciences, 90 credits in natural sciences or 90 credits in technology, as well as English 6.

Objectives

The aim of the course is to give fundamental knowledge in economic models and tools as a basis for discussing and dealing with environmental issues relevant to agriculture and horticulture. The objective is to provide tools for systems analysis based on economic sustainability criteria.


On completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • evaluate and discuss the possibilities and limitations of management in a market economy
  • describe and explain the concepts of cost efficiency and welfare economics
  • have an understanding of different environmental policy instruments
  • compare different methods for valuation of the environment
  • analyze differences in view between different actors on environmental problems
  • describe and apply the basics of business management, sustainable management, sustainable entrepreneurship and green marketing.

Content

Subject-related content:

The course draws models from microeconomic theory but also from models of business administration and management via scientific literature, lectures, case studies, seminars and student assignments.


The following are included in the course:

  • The cause of environmental problems and the limitations of markets
  • Marginal theory and efficient use of resources
  • Environmental policy versus voluntary activities; CSR, labelling and consumer action
  • Value and evaluation of environmental goods; ecosystem services and dis-services
  • Societal goals and conflicts between growth, trade and the environment
  • Horticulture as a source of or solution to environmental problems
  • Business management, sustainability management, sustainable entrepreneurship and green marketing


It is mandatory to participate in examinations, seminars and equivalents. Also guest lectures/excursions are compulsory if those are marked mandatory in the schedule.



Teaching formats:

To further student learning and promote discussion, a variety of methods are used:

  • Assignments: Calculations and interpretations of environmental costs, and Cost-Benefit analysis
  • Presentation: Critical review & presentation of one assigned scientific paper
  • Paper Project: Students will collaboratively write a paper on a course-related topic, followed by an in-class presentation of their findings.


The course focuses on the following generic competencies:

  • Oral communication
  • Written communication
  • Team work
  • Scientific methods


The following course components are compulsory:

Attendance at examinations, seminars and the like is compulsory. Also some guest lectures or excursions are mandatory if specified in the schedule.

Examination Formats and Requirements for Passing the Course

The examination for the course will consist of project work presentations, exercises and a written examination. To obtain the course credits, approved participation in compulsory components, approved written examination, approved reports and approved oral presentations will be required.

Responsible Department/Equivalent

Department of People and Society

Supplementary information

Module set

Title Credits Code
Economy 9.0 0003
Management 6.0 0004

The Course Replaces

FÖ0471, FÖ0079, FÖ0434, FÖ0462, LB0110

Reading List (Subject to minor adjustments)

**[BSR] **Bocken, N. M., Short, S.N, & Rana, S. (2014). A literature and practice review to develop sustainable business model archetypes. Journal of Cleaner Production, 65, 42-56

**[COP] **COP26 Explained (2021)

**[EEA] **European Environmental Agency. (2019). Climate change adaptation in the agriculture sector in Europe. EEA Report No 04/2019

**[F&F] **Field, B.C., & Field, M.K. (2017). Environmental economics: an introduction. 7th Ed. McGraw-Hill.

**[O&P] **Osterwalder, A., & Pigneur, Y. (2010). Business model generation: a handbook for visionaries, game changers, and challengers, John Wiley & Sons

**[P&K] **Porter, M. E., & Kramer, M. R. (2006). The link between competitive advantage and corporate social responsibility. Harvard Business Review 84(12): 78‐92.

**[P&L] **Porter, M.E., & van der Linde, C. (1995). Toward a New Conception of the Environment-Competitiveness Relationship. Journal of Economic Perspectives 9(4), 97-118

**[S&H] **Slaper, T. F. & Hall, T. J. (2011). The triple bottom line: What is it and how does it work. Indiana business review, 86(1), 4‐8.

**[SPC] **SOPAC. (2012). Simple Introduction to Cost-Benefit Analysis. Report 84

**[BJ&CF] **Bååth, Jonas & Christian Fuentes 2025. ‘Alternativizing markets: the framing of moral commerce’. Socio-Economic Review 23(1):183-203. https://doi.org/10.1093/ser/mwae068

**[BB] **Balázs, Bálint, et al. 2021. ‘Integrated Policy Analysis to Identify Transformation Paths to More Sustainable Legume-Based Food and Feed Value-Chains in Europe’. *Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems *45(6): 931–53. DOI: 10.1080/21683565.2021.1884165

**[CA] **Chausson, Alexandre, et al. 2025. Nature-based Solutions: narratives, frames, and future horizons. Unearthodox. https://unearthodox.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Unearthodox-NatureBasedSolutions-v4.pdf

**[FAO] **FAO (2025) Transforming food and agriculture through a systems approach https://doi.org/10.4060/cd6071en

**[KHK] **Koskela-Huotari, Kaisa, et al (2024). ‘Drivers and Hinderers of (Un)Sustainable Service: A Systems View’. Journal of Service Research 27(1): 106–123. https://doi.org/10.1177/10946705231176071

**[MSR] **McGreevy, SR., et al. (2022) ‘Sustainable agrifood systems for a post-growth world’. *Nature Sustainability *5, 1011–1017. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41893-022-00933-5



Background and further readings (Subject to minor adjustments)

[D&T] Dupont, C., & Torney, D. (2021). European Union climate governance and the European Green Deal in turbulent times. Politics and Governance 9(3), 312-315

[DEG] Kallis, G., Paulson, S., D’Alisa, G., & Demaria, F. (2021). The Case for Degrowth. Cambridge, UK: Polity Press

[E&B] Epstein, M. J. and A. R. Buhovac (2014). “Making sustainability work: Best practices in managing and measuring corporate social, environmental, and economic impacts”, Berrett‐Koehler Publishers.

[H&M] Harrington, W. & R. D. Morgenstern (2007). Economic incentives versus command and control: What’s the best approach for solving environmental problems? Acid in the Environment, Springer: 233‐240

**[KOL] **Kolstad, C. (2011). "Intermediate Environmental Economics: International Edition," OUP Catalogue, Oxford University Press. 2nd Ed.

[MNK] Mankiw, G. (2001). Principles of Microeconomics. 2nd ed. Ft. Worth, TX, Philadelphia, PA: Harcourt College Publishers/Harcourt, Inc.

[P&C] Peattie, K., & Crane, A. (2005). Green marketing: legend, myth, farce or prophesy? Qualitative market research: an international journal.

**[P5F] **Porter, M. E. (2008). The Five Competitive Forces That Shape Strategy. Harvard business review

**[PST] **Porter, M. E. (2000). What is strategy? Harvard business review.

**[TOL] **Tollefson, J. (2021). Top climate scientists are skeptical that nations will rein in global warming. Nature, 599(7883), 22-24

[UNE] UNEP. United Nations Environment Programme (2021). Food Waste Index Report. Nairobi.

**[VIS] **Viscusi, W. K. (2012). What's to know? Puzzles in the literature on the value of statistical life. Journal of Economic Surveys 26(5): 763‐768

**[Y&S] **Yang, H., & Suh, S. (2021). Economic disparity among generations under the Paris Agreement. Nature communications, 12(1), 1-7