Environmental Economics

becge1313  2023-2024  Bruxelles Saint-Louis

Environmental Economics
5.00 credits
30.0 h
Q1
Teacher(s)
Hamaide Bertrand;
Language
French
Prerequisites

The prerequisite(s) for this Teaching Unit (Unité d’enseignement – UE) for the programmes/courses that offer this Teaching Unit are specified at the end of this sheet.
Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

Study the contribution of economic theory to the understanding of environmental problems and the solutions to be provided
 
Content
- Introduction to environmental economics and sustainable development
- Macroeconomics and the environment
- Microeconomics and the environment
- Economic evaluation of environmental projects
- Environmental policy instruments
- Economics of natural resources
Teaching methods
Formal lectures + thematic discussions + COIL project with the University of Saskatchewan. ATTENTION, this course is based on continuous assessment.  The course is taught in French but the COIL project is undertaken in English with USask students (discussion and research work).  In addition, a class will be taught in English by the USask Professor.  For the acedemic year 2023-2024, as there is a continuous assessment, physical presence in class is imperative, since the very first class and there is a cap for the number of students attendig the course. 
Evaluation methods
First session : course with continuous assessment : 50% COIL project, 25% mid-term exam, 25% final test (during the course schedule)

Second session : oral exam with 2 theoretical questions for 100% of the points.
Other information
PPT presentation and papers available on Moodle
Bibliography
Suggestions d’articles
Faculty or entity
ESPB


Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
Bachelor in Economics and Management

Bachelor in Economics and Management (French-English)

Bachelor in Economics and Management (French-Dutch-English)

Bachelor : Business Engineering

Bachelor : Business Engineering (French-English)