Course - Environmental economics and sustainability - SØK2014
Environmental economics and sustainability
New from the academic year 2025/2026
About
About the course
Course content
This course covers introductory issues in environmental economics and the economics of sustainability. A particular focus is on the role of public policy in addressing environmental problem. As part of this, the course takes an international viewpoint on major issues in environmental policy and sustainability. This includes the economics of international agreement, mitigation, pricing and market-based solutions, and adaptation. An emphasis is on the use of analytical methods to address these topics.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
You learn
- concepts of efficiency, optimality, and sustainability
- static and dynamic models of the interaction between economic activity, climate change and the environment
- about national and global challenges related to climate change, environment and sustainability
- about how economic policy can be designed to stimulate sustainable interaction between economic activity, climate change and the environment
Skills
You should be able to
- analyze static and dynamic environmental-economics problems
- apply economic models to understand and analyze various national and international challenges related to climate change and the environment
- analyze possible effects of various economic policies on the climate, environment and sustainability, both nationally and globally
- have a good understanding of the national international debate on economics, climate and sustainability
General competence
You should be able to
- read and understand reports and research articles dealing with issues discussed in the course
Learning methods and activities
2 hours of lectures every week and 2 hours of practical assignments every other week. The course has compulsory activity. Specific requirements will be announced at the beginning of the term.
Compulsory assignments
- Mandatory activity
Further on evaluation
In semester when the course is not taught, the examination form may change from written to oral.
Compulsory activity must be completed in the semester the course is taught. The approval also applies to later semesters.
Recommended previous knowledge
SØK1001/MET1001, SØK1020, SØK1021, SØK1022, SØK1023, SØK1024, SØK1025, SØK1026
Required previous knowledge
None
Course materials
Announced at the beginning of the term.
Subject areas
- Social Science
- Economics
- Social Sciences
Contact information
Course coordinator
Department with academic responsibility
Examination
Examination
Ordinary examination - Spring 2026
School exam
The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.