- Dixit, A. (2014). Microeconomics: A Very Short Introduction. Oxford University Press, Oxford.
- Hussen, A, (latest edition), Principles of Environmental Economics and Sustainability, Routledge, Milton Park.
Additional readings (articles etc.) to be determined by the principal course instructor and made available on the course website or equivalent. About 500 pages.
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Course offered as a part of a programme
Course, bachelor’s level
7.5 credits
Malmö | daytime | 100%
23 February 2026 - 29 March 2026
Course code: MV232E
This course is offered as part of programme:
Course content
The aim of the course is for the student to develop basic knowledge in environmental economics. The student will develop an understanding of the relationship between sustainable use of resources and economic driving forces and the relationship between environmental economics and sustainable development.
The course contents include:
- basic economic theory with a focus on microeconomics
- introduction to environmental economics
- analysis of financial resources
- methods used for environmental economic analysis
- environmental policy instruments
- sustainable development from an environmental science perspective
Entry requirements
General entry requirements + Civics 1b or Civics 1a1 +1a2 and English 6.
Course literature
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