Course Details in 2016/17 Session

Module Title	LI Environmental Economics
School	Birmingham Business School
Department	Birmingham Business School
Module Code	08 29179
Module Lead	David Maddison
Level	Intermediate Level
Credits	20
Semester	Full Term
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Restrictions	Students on degree programmes outside economics for which this module is an option on their degree programme must also have passed Principles of Economics
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Description	This module analyses the interactions between the economy and the environment with the main focus on the economic causes and effects of environmental degradation. The module provides an advanced analysis of environmental economics. In the first part (semester 1), particular attention is paid to the inefficiency associated with environmental externalities and the various policies to deal with them. In the second part (semester 2), the focus is on the various methods for valuing environmental assets together with an examination of the linkages between trade and the environment and environmental regulations and competitiveness. The modules covers various topics, such as fishery and forestry economics, waste management, road pricing, the economics of climate change.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: demonstrate knowledge and critical understanding of environmental economics both in theory and in practice; identify and critically evaluate the role of environmental valuation methods; demonstrate knowledge and critical understanding of the economic linkages between trade and the environment and environmental regulations and competitiveness.
Assessment	29179-01 : Essay 1 : Coursework (20%) 29179-02 : Essay 2 : Coursework (20%) 29179-03 : Exam : Exam (Centrally Timetabled) - Written Unseen (60%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessments: 2 x 1500 word essays (20% each), 3 hr written examination (60%) Reassessment: 3-hour written examination (100%)
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