Environmental Economics - BMEGT42A001

The aim of the course is to acquaint students with the theoretical and practical application of environmental economics, sustainability, and the European Union and Hungarian system of environmental regulation policy.

1. knowledge of the basic concepts, theories, national economy and international contexts of environmental economics.
2. the typical sustainability and macro-level environmental indicators.
3. the possibilities and main principles of environmental regulation related to their special field of interest.

1. explore and analyze the facts and basic relations concerning the interactions of economic and environmental systems using the learned theories and methods, to formulate independent conclusions and critical remarks,
2. prepare decision-making proposals for technical-economic alternatives that include environmental issues in a significant way.
3. follow and interpret international economic processes, as well as changes in the relevant, related policies and legislation of the environmental field, and their effects. These are taken into account in their analyzes, proposals and decisions.
4. apply the techniques of solving environmental and economic problems, the problem solving methods, their application conditions and limitations.
5. work with other disciplines.

1. demonstrate problem-sensitive, proactive behavior in order to ensure quality work, they are initiators.
2. susceptible to the reception of new information, new professional knowledge and methodologies, open to new, independent and cooperative tasks and responsibilities. They strive to develop their knowledge and working relationships.
3. are open to the changes of the wider economic and social environment of the given job, work organization, enterprise, they strive to follow and understand the changes.
4. are inclusive for views of others, on sectoral, national and European values (including social, ecological and sustainability aspects).

1. take responsibility for analyzes, conclusions and decisions.
2. take responsibility for compliance with professional, legal, ethical standards and rules related to work and conduct.

Lectures, written and oral communication, use of IT tools and techniques.

• Bartus Gábor – Szalai Ákos: Környezet, jog, gazdaságtan, Pázmány Press, Budapest, 2014
• (https://jak.ppke.hu/uploads/collection/205/file/Bartus-Szalai_Kornyezet_Jog_Gazdasagtan_2014_final.pdf)

The evaluation of learning outcomes stated in point 2.2 is based on: 1. summative assessments of the competencies acquired during the semester (2 mid-term exams).

A. Detailed description of performance evaluations during the study period: Summative assessment: a complex, written evaluation of the knowledge and ability-type competence elements of the subject in the form of two mid-term exams. The mid-term exams focus on the assessment of acquired knowledge and its application. The course material on which the evaluations are based on is determined by the lecturer of the subject, the available working time is 25 minutes.

• 1st summative assessment: 50
• 2nd summative assessment: 50
• Total: 100

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1) Pursuant to the current CoS, the summative assessment can be retaken, repeated or completed late. 2) The summative assessment can be retaken, repeated or completed late for the first time during the late completion period free of charge. In the event of a repeat, the new result always overwrites the old one. 3) If the student is unable to obtain a grade other than 'Fail' even with the replacement according to point 2), they may make a second attempt to successfully complete the course after paying the fee specified in the regulations.

Consulted with the Faculty Student Representative Committee, approved by the Vice Dean for Education, valid from: 06.11.2023.

In order to achieve the learning outcomes set out at point 2.2, the subject consists of the following thematic blocks. In the syllabi of the courses announced in each semester, these topics are scheduled according to the calendar and other conditions.