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. The student has knowledge of the basic concepts, theories, national economic and international connections 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. By applying the learned theories and methods, the student is able to explore and analyze the facts and fundamental relationships regarding the interactions of economic and environmental systems, formulate independent conclusions and critical comments;
2. follows and interprets international economic processes, as well as changes in relevant and related policies and legislation in the environmental field, and their effects. He takes these into account during his analyses, proposals and decisions;
3. can apply techniques for solving environmental-economic problems, problem solving methods, taking into account their application conditions and limitations.
4. Is able to cooperate with representatives of other fields of expertise.

1. The student is receptive to receiving new information, new professional knowledge and methodologies, and is open to taking on new tasks and responsibilities that require cooperation and independence. The student strives to develop his knowledge and working relationships.
2. Accepts the opinions of others, as well as sectoral, national and European values (including social, ecological and sustainability aspects).

1. Assumes responsibility for compliance with professional, legal, ethical standards and rules related to work and conduct.
2. The student is able to independently search and pre-process literature sources necessary to answer environmental questions related to their work.

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: summative assessments of the competencies acquired during the semester (2 mid-term exams).

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: 06.05.2024.

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.