Environmental and Natural Resource Economics B100:4 7.5 credits
About the course
The aim of the course is to offer an insight in environmental and natural resource economics and a deeper analysis of environmental policy instruments. The concept of natural resources is applied on renewable resources, such as forests, but also on non-renewable resources such as oil and minerals. The resource allocation is analyzed within the framework of perfect competition but also in situations where the markets are characterized by imperfect competition and negative externalities. The theoretical models are applied on different kind of environmental issues. Central questions are: How much shall we spend on improving the environment? How efficient are different policy instruments?
The course also introduces various econometric methods, such as binary models, to determine the value of non-market priced resources, e.g. rare species. Other models to determine the effect of different environmental policies are also introduced.
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Autumn 2025
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Environmental and Natural Resource Economics B100:4
Second admissions round for EU/EEA citizens
Autumn 2025 / Umeå / English / On site
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Starts3 November 2025
Ends3 December 2025
Number of credits7.5 credits
Type of studiesOn site
Study pace100%
Teaching hoursDaytime
Study locationUmeå
LanguageEnglish
Application codeUMU-23032
Eligibility Economics B100:1 or equivalent.SelectionAcademic credits
ApplicationApplication deadline was 15 April 2025. Please note: This second application round is intended only for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens. Submit a late application at Universityadmissions.se.
Application and tuition feesAs a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.
Application fee: SEK 900
Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 12,075
Total fee: SEK 12,075
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