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Institut für Finanzwissenschaft Institut für Finanzwissenschaft

Univ.-Prof. Dr. Esther Blanco Univ.-Prof. Dr. Esther Blanco, +43 512 507 70214

404038

VO Umweltökonomik

VO 2

4

14tg.

jährlich

Englisch

1- Enable students to reflect critically on the economic dimension of environmental problems and their solutions. 2- Understand the role of institutions to modify economic incentives leading to environmental problems. Learning outcomes (competences) - Comprehend the relevance of economic incentives and resulting social dilemmas for the emergence of environmental problems. - Understand the socio-ecological approach to environmental problems with a particular focus on economic incentives. - Discuss the economic implications of relevant topics in the environmental policy agenda of different countries (developed and developing countries). - Identify economic motivations for the positions of different stakeholders in environmental conflicts. - Defend and justify articulated arguments regarding environmental problems and possible solutions making use of diverse economic methodologies.

1. Environmental economic policy 2. Social dilemmas 3. Economic growth and the environment 4. Voluntary environmental action in Business 5. Natural Resource Economics

Lectures

Written Exam

To be announced

Beginn: Mi 05.10.2011 14:30-17:00: Seminarraum 16 (Sowi)