Course Description:
The course provides an overview of environmental and resource economics as well as public policy tools and instruments in the context of management of coastal and marine environments and sustainable development (SD). The course introduces elements of standard economic analysis (neo-classical economics) as well as other approaches such as ecological economics. A focus is placed on how to manage resources in such a way that the health of ecosystems as well as the economy is taken into consideration. The course aims to provide students with the necessary tools to make informed choices with regard to environmental and resource management in coastal and marine communities.
Prerequisites
Only for students in Coastal and Marine Management (MRM programme) or Coastal Communities and Regional Development (MA programme)
Learning outcomes
On completion of the course, a student:
- understands the various ways in which markets fail and consider these issues in relation to coastal and marine areas.
- can apply theories of environmental economics and various policy instruments.
- understands the practice and implications of cost-benefit analysis, including in connection to climate change.
- can demonstrate knowledge and practical expertise in non-market valuation techniques for valuing environmental impacts, and communicate this through surveys, reports and presentations.
- can develop/plan, draft, revise and complete a research writing project.
- comprehends the implications of environmental and resource economics with respect to marine spatial planning and sustainable development.
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