Course - Environmental and Resource Economics - SØK8624
SØK8624 - Environmental and Resource Economics
About
New from the academic year 2010/2011
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Letters
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skriftlig | 100/100 | 6 timer |
Course content
The first part of the course includes the theory of external effects, institutions and environmental issues. Theories of environmental regulations and models of climate change and other international environmental issues are discussed. In the part on natural resources, models for optimal management of fish, wood and wildlife will be analysed, in addition to models for non-renewable resources as oil. These problems are mainly dynamic, and the main principles of optimal control theory and dynamic programming will be presented.
Learning outcome
Students should obtain in depth knowledge about environmental issues, and knowledge of models important for management of renewable (for example fish) and non-renewable natural resources (for example oil).
Learning methods and activities
4 hours of lectures every week. One compulsory term paper. The course can be taught in English when there are English-speaking students who meet the recommended previous knowledge.
The course is an optional master's course, and it is not taught every semester. Check www.ntnu.no/econ/english/info.
Compulsory assignments
- One approved term paper.
Recommended previous knowledge
Compulsory courses in Masters degree in Economics.
Required previous knowledge
None.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| SØK3524 | 10.0 | ||
| SØK8524 | 10.0 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
10.0 SP
Study level: Doctoral degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2010
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2011
Language of instruction: English
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- Social Sciences
- Economics
Examination
Examination arrangement: Written examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Skriftlig 100/100
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Skriftlig 100/100 2011-06-03 09:00
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"