Environmental Economics - BMEGT42A011

The aim of the course is to acquaint the students with the foundations of environmental economics, its international and domestic experiences, the current research challenges and main areas of investigation of environmental economics, and the most important topics of applied environmental economics.

1. The student has knowledge of the basic concepts, theories, national economic and international connections of environmental economics;
2. knows the typical sustainability and macro-level environmental indicators;
3. knows the possibilities and main principles of environmental protection regulations related to their field of expertise.

1. By applying the learned theories and methods, the student uncovers and analyzes the facts and fundamental relationships regarding the interactions of the economic and environmental systems, formulates 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. Strives to improve your knowledge and working relationships;
2. receptive to the opinions of others, to sectoral, national and European values (including social, ecological and sustainability aspects).

1. The student assumes responsibility for complying with professional, legal and ethical norms and rules related to work and behavior.
2. The student is able to independently search and pre-process literature sources necessary to answer environmental questions related to their work.

Lectures. Oral and written communication, use of IT, optional individual and group assignments and planning.

• 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
• Phaneuf, D. J. – Requate, T.: A course in environmental economics. Theory, Policy and Practice. Cambridge University Press, 2017.
• Tietenberg, Tom – Lewis, Lynne: Environmental & Natural Resource Economics. 10th Edition. Pearson, 2014
• Folyóiratcikkek és további, folyamatosan kiadott oktatástámogató anyagok
• A detailed and up-to-date list is provided during classes.

The learning objectives detailed in 2.2 will be assessed by means of active participation in contact classes and a written exam.

B. Detailed description of performance evaluations during the exam period: Evaluation of the subject's knowledge, ability, attitude and independence and responsibility-type competency elements in the form of a written exam. The exam is a complex action, which focuses on the assessment of the acquired basic knowledge, as well as the discovery of the knowledge of the determining relationships. The exact framework of the exam is determined by the instructor.

• Written exam: 100
• Total: 100

A signature will be awarded based on presence and active participation in lectures. Students’ participation will be documented by signing a presence sheet. The obtained signature is valid as per the provisions of the CoS.

1) As the condition for obtaining a signature is active participation in class, repeat, retake and late completion is not possible.

Consulted with the Faculty Student Representative Committee, approved by the Vice Dean for Education, valid from: 06.05.2024.

Subject includes the topics detailed in the course syllabus to ensure learning outcomes listed under 2.2. to be achieved. The schedule of topics in the course curriculum in each semester may be affected by the calendar and other constraints.