ECONOMIC VALUATION OF THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT

概要

In this course, the environmental valuation methods, those are methods for evaluating the economic value of the environment, are explained using the economic valuation of the natural environment as examples. In addition, students will learn concrete analysis procedures through practical training using a computer. A certain level of math skills is required. Active learning such as group work will be conducted while focusing on lectures. Students are required to submit reaction papers (assignments). The instructor will answer the questions from students and provide feedback on reaction papers in the classes. Please note that this course and the Japanese course "自然環境の経済評価 (Economic Valuation of the Natural Environment)" have almost the same content, so students are encouraged to take only one of them.

目標

The objective of this course is to learn economic analysis methods for environmental issues so that the causes of actual environmental issues and their countermeasures can be evaluated and analyzed from the viewpoint of economics. In particular, the objective of this class is to be able to evaluate the economic value of the natural environment and to evaluate the environmental policy from the viewpoint of efficiency using cost-benefit analysis.

授業外の学習

Students are required to read the references to be given during classes in advance. (About 100 minutes for each class) Students are required to review every class since the classes are provided on the premise that they understand the previous classes. (About 100 minutes for each class)

所要時間: 200 minutes