Saint-Louis University - Bruxelles
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ECGE1313 - Environmental Economics


USL-B


Credits : 5

Lecturer :
Mode of delivery :
Face-to-face , first term, 30 hours of theory.

Timetable :
First term
Tuesday from 15:45 to 17:45 at 119 Marais 2100

Language of instruction :
French


Learning outcomes :
Study the contribution of economic theory to the understanding of environmental problems and the solutions to be provided.



Prerequisites :
For the Bachelor : Business Engineering :

For the Bachelor in Economics and Management :


Co-requisites :
None

Course contents :
- 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




Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
Formal lectures + various student presentations + thematic discussions


Assessment methods and criteria :

First session : 30% paper or presentation, 30% mid-term exam, 30% final exam (written or oral - to be decided), 10% class participation

Second session : oral exam with 2 theoretical questions for 100% of the points.




Recommended or required reading :
Collection of scientific papers given at the beginning of the semester

Other information :
PPT presentation and papers available on Moodle