ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS - BMEGT42M400

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.

• Tankönyvek, jegyzetek, letölthető anyagok:
• 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)
• Textbooks, notes, downloadable materials:
• Gábor Bartus - Ákos Szalai: Environment, Law, Economics, Pázmány Press, Budapest, 2014
• (https://jak.ppke.hu/uploads/collection/205/file/Bartus-Szalai_Kornyezet_Jog_Gazdasagtan_2014_final.pdf)

The learning objectives detailed in 2.2 will be assessed by means of two mid-term assessments.

Mid-term assessments: Summative assessments: a complex written assessment to establish the level of knowledge and competences. The assessment focuses on the evaluation of the level of acquired knowledge and application competences. The topic of the mid-term assessment is determined by the lecturer and announced to the students in advance. The duration of the mid-term assessment is 45 minutes.

• first written assessment (test): 50%
• second written assessment (test): 50%
• összesen: 100%

1) Both summative assessments may be attempted a second time. 2) Both summative assessments may be re-attempted free of charge during the specified re-take and make-up period. The result of the re-attempted assessment will overwrite the result of the first attempt in all cases. 3) Should the student not be able to obtain a non-Fail grade on the first re-attempt, they may take a second re-attempt, for a fee.

A 2.2. pontban megfogalmazott tanulási eredmények eléréséhez a tantárgy a következő tematikai blokkokból áll. Az egyes félévekben meghirdetett kurzusok sillabuszaiban e témaelemeket ütemezzük a naptári és egyéb adottságok szerint.

Part I-III of the Subject Form is to be approved by the Head of Department of Environmental Economics named under