- Department: Environment and Geography
- Module co-ordinator: Dr. Marco Sakai
- Credit value: 10 credits
- Credit level: C
- Academic year of delivery: 2022-23
- See module specification for other years: 2021-22
Provide students with a critical understanding of the divide between environmental and ecological economics, as well as the main theories and concepts that underpin both fields of knowledge from both micro- and macroeconomic perspectives.
Occurrence | Teaching period |
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A | Spring Term 2022-23 |
· To provide students with a critical understanding of the divide between environmental and ecological economics, as well as the main theories and concepts that underpin both fields of knowledge from both micro- and macroeconomic perspectives. These fundamental ecological- and environmental-economics principles will feed into more advanced modules in years 2 and 3.
· To develop ‘hands-on’ experience in manipulating quantitative datasets and acquire methodological skills by using different economic analytical tools. Students follow a problem-based approach in a series of practical sessions, where they learn how to use mainstream analytical techniques, such as Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA), Sustainability Indicators, and Scenario Analysis.
To provide students with key skills training in the research process, fundamental calculations for ecological and environmental economics.
Subject content
· To understand key concepts of environmental and ecological economics, and be able to apply those concepts in economic analysis
· To have an awareness of key quantitative research methods in ecological and environmental economics
Academic and graduate skills
· To gain the ability to examine the interactions between the economy, society and the environment with the use of several analytical tools used in the fields of environmental and ecological economics
· To be competent in analysing, interpreting and reporting quantitative data sets
· To be competent in solving numerical problems using different computer-based techniques
To be able to find and use relevant sources for research and critical evaluation of sustainability issues
Task | Length | % of module mark |
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Essay/coursework Essay 2000 words |
N/A | 100 |
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Task | Length | % of module mark |
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Essay/coursework Essay 2000 words |
N/A | 100 |
Feedback after assessment
Daly, H. E. and Farley, J. (2011) Ecological Economics: Principles and Applications, 2nd ed., Island Press, Washington, DC.
Hussen, Ahmed M. (2012) Principles of Environmental Economics and Sustainability: An Integrated Economic and Ecological Approach, Routledge, London and New York.
Berck, P. and Helfand, G. (2010) Economics of the Environment, Pearson.