Course: Environmental Economics

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Course title Environmental Economics
Course code KRM/OENE
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction English
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Cudlínová Eva, doc. Ing. CSc.
Course content
Lectures: 1 -Economic and ecological way of thinking; 2 - Ecological crises and economic reaction; 3 - Our Common Future; 4 - Summit of the Earth Rio de Janeiro; 5 - Summit in Johannesburg; 6 - Main principles of Sustainable Development; 7 - Indicators of Sustainable Development; 8 - Ecological Footprint; 9 - Internalization of externalities; 10 -Valung Nature - Main Methods; 11 - Economic iInstruments for environmental protection; 12 - Green Taxes and Tradable Permition; 13 - Environmental dimension of Global Economy; Seminars: 1 -Economic and ecological way of thinking; 2 - Ecological crises and economic reaction; 3 - Our Common Future; 4 - Summit of the Earth Rio de Janeiro; 5 - Summit in Johannesburg; 6 - Main principles of Sustainable Development; 7 - Indicators of Sustainable Development; 8 - Ecological Footprint; 9 - Internalization of externalities; 10 -Valung Nature - Main Methods; 11 - Economic iInstruments for environmental protection; 12 - Green Taxes and Tradable Permition; 13 - Environmental dimension of Global Economy;

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming)
  • Preparation for credit - 28 hours per semester
  • Semestral paper - 30 hours per semester
  • Preparation for exam - 28 hours per semester
  • Preparation for classes - 28 hours per semester
  • Class attendance - 42 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim of this subject is to introduce students into the general interrelation between economics and natural environment from broader consequences. This course enables students better understanding of the main shift in economic thinking towards ecological and environmental economics. It gives them basic knowledge about the decision making processes in frame of the environmental dimension.
Students understand the basic principles of environmental economics , they are able to compare various financial products, construct amortization tables, and calculate life insurance premiums.
Prerequisites
The basic course of economy.

Assessment methods and criteria
Combined exam, Seminar work

Credit Requirements: Elaboration of two case studies covering the main themes of lectures. Two absences on seminars are allowed without any confirmation. Credits will be awarded not earlier than 14 days before the end of the semester in accordance with the measure of Dean No. 124/2017 Article 15. Examination Requirements: Written test and discussion about two elaborated cases Final mark is based on the results of the credit tests and the discussion. The examinations will be written 3 weeks before the beginning of the examination period in accordance with the measure of Dean No. 124/2017 Article 15.
Recommended literature
  • CUDLÍNOVÁ, E. Ekologická ekonomie a životní prostředí. České Budějovice: Jihočeská univerzita v Českých Budějovicích, Zemědělská fakulta, 2006. ISBN 80-7040-862-6.
  • CUDLÍNOVÁ, E., LAPKA, M. Úvod do krajinné ekologie pro rozvoj venkova. Ekonomická fakulta JU, České Budějovice, 2008. ISBN 978-807394-077-5.
  • HLAVÁČEK, J. Mezinárodní environmentální právo a ochrana životního prostředí. Nakladatelství OECONOMICA - VŠE, Praha, 2007. ISBN 978-80-245-1296-9.
  • RUSSO, V. Environmental management - Readings and and cases. Sage Publications, Inc, California, 2008. ISBN 978-1-4129-5849-3.
  • ŠAUER, P., LISA, A. Environmentální ekonomie a politika - Výukové případové studie. Univerzita Karlova v Praze, 2007. ISBN 978-80-87076-08-8.
  • VEJCHODSKÁ, E. Ekonomie a politika městského životního prostředí. Nakladatelství OECONOMICA - VŠE, Praha, 2009. ISBN 978-80-245-1241-9.


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