Economics of sustainability - BMEGT42BX4U000-00

The aim of the course is to acquaint students with the theory and practice of sustainable development, especially in the international and national policies. During the course, we will also provide an overview of the possibilities of corporate management practices for sustainability.

1. The student has theoretical knowledge of the parts of macroeconomics concerning the factors of production and knowledge of their practical applicability;
2. knows the different interpretive concepts and theories of sustainable development;
3. knows the macro-level horizontal instruments of sustainable development policies, SD strategies and programs;
4. knows the relevant indicators, typical methods of evaluation;
5. knows the main features of the practice of the sustainable development management.

1. The student is able to use the learned theories and methods, explores, systematizes and analyses facts and basic connections, formulates independent conclusions and critical remarks, makes decision-making proposals, and makes decisions in routine and partly unknown - domestic and international – environments;
2. interprets the possible consequences of the decisions in their engineering or managerial profession and activity, and is able to follow and evaluate the changes and their effects of global trends of world economy and national policies;
3. is able to calculate and analyse the complex consequences of economic and institutional processes;
4. can apply relevant problem solving techniques and methods, while taking into account their application conditions and limitations;
5. is able to collaborate with people coming from different disciplines.

1. The student is, in order to perform quality work, problem-sensitive and proactive;
2. they are receptive to new information, new professional knowledge and methodologies, open to new, independent and collaborative tasks and responsibilities;
3. strives to improve their knowledge and working relationships;
4. is open to challenges in the broader economic and social environment of the given position, work organization, enterprise, strives to follow and understand the changes;
5. has inclusive views on sectoral, regional, national and European values (including social, societal and ecological, sustainability aspects).

1. The student is responsible for their analysis, conclusions and decisions;
2. is responsible for complying with professional, legal, ethical standards and rules related to their work and conduct.

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

• A kurzus alapvető tananyaga egy több cikkből és tanulmányból álló válogatás, amit az új eredmények megjelenésével folyamatosan frissítünk. Az anyagok elektronikusan minden hallgató számára elérhetők, letölthetők.
• The core curriculum of the course is a selection of several articles and research papers, which are constantly updated as new results appear. The materials are available and downloadable for all students.
• G. Bartus: Unsustainability as an economic problem. In: Marcel Szabó and Marie-Claire Cordonie Segger (ed.) Inter-generational Justice in Sustainable Development Treaty Implementation, Cambridge University Press, 2019.
• Bartus G.: Miért nem képesek a társadalmak megfékezni a természeti környezet pusztulását? – Az érdemi és hatékony környezetpolitika körvonalai. In: Hegymenet – Társadalmi és politikai kihívások Magyarországon (Szerk: Jakab András és Urbán László) Budapest: Osiris, 2017. 442-460.
• Bartus G.: A fenntarthatósági politika értelméről. In: „Jót s jól!” 26 tanulmány a fenntarthatóságról (Szerk: Bodor M., Kerekes S. és Zilahy Gy.) Kőszeg: iASK Felsőbbfokú Tanulmányok Intézete, 2017. 20-27.
• Bartus, G.: A fenntartható fejlődés fogalom értelmezésének hatása az indikátorok kiválasztására, Statisztikai Szemle, 91 (8-9), 842-869. (2013)
• Bartus, G.: A fenntartható fejlődés értelmezési problémái, Minőség és Megbízhatóság, XLVI (6), 309-316. (2012)
• Bartus, G.: Távol a fenntartható társadalomtól, Studia Wesprimiensia, 19 (1-2), 10-17. (2018)
• Bartus G.: Fenntarthatóság és társadalmi igazságosság, Periodica Oeconomica, 3. (2), 37-47. (2010)
• Bartus G.: Alkotmányozás és a környezet védelme. Kommentár, 5. évf. 6. szám, 24-33. (2010)
• Bartus G.: Szükségünk van-e jóléti vállalatokra? Kommentár 3. évf. 5. szám, 26-40. (2008)
• Bartus G.: A fenntartható fejlődés rejtélyes fogalmáról. Kommentár 1. évf. 6. szám, 55-63. (2006)
• United Nations: Transforming our world: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. General Assembly Resolution A/RES/70/1. (2015)
• 18/2013. (III. 28.) OGY határozat a Nemzeti Fenntartható Fejlődés Keretstratégiáról
• L. Meuleman (ed.): Transgovernance – Advancing Sustainability Governance. Springer, Heidelberg-New York, Dordrecht-London, 2013.
• J.D. Sachs: The Age of Sustainable Development. Columbia University Press, New York, 2015.
• D. Acemoglu – J.A. Robinson: Miért buknak el a nemzetek? (ford: Garamvölgyi A.) HVG Könyvek, Budapest, 2013.
• J. Diamond: Összeomlás – Tanulságok a társadalmak továbbéléséhez. Typotex, Budapest, 2007.
• A Nemzeti Fenntartható Fejlődési Tanács Műhelytanulmányok sorozatának számai, letölthetők innen: https://www.nfft.hu/muhelytanulmanyok

The assessment of the learning outcomes stated in point 2.2. is based on two summative assessments (mid-term exams). The summative assessments consist of questions derived from the lecture slides and the content of required readings to be processed autonomously.

Detailed description of performance evaluations during the study period: Summative assessment: a complex, written evaluation method of the subject's knowledge and ability-type competency elements in the form of a mid-term exam. The mid-term exams measure the proper use of concepts, the correct knowledge of basic theorems and relationships, and the ability to apply basic theorems. The mid-term exams also measure the understanding and content of required readings assigned to be processed autonomously. The course material on which the evaluation is based is determined by the lecturer of the subject.

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

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1) Pursuant to the current CoS, each summative assessment can be retaken, repeated or completed late. 2) The summative assessments can be retaken, repeated or completed late for the first time during the late completion period free of charge. In the event of a retake, the new result always overwrites the old one. 3) If the student is unable to obtain a grade other than 'Fail' even with the retake, repeat and late completion possibilities according to point 1), 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: 07.07.2024.

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.