Environmental Economics and Appraisal
A.Y. 2018/2019
Learning objectives
The course is supposed to:
- introduce students to basic concepts of environment¿s economic analysis
- give the main instruments of economic analysis of environmental problems
- give ways of intervention on main actors of economic systemThe course is supposed to:
- introduce students to basic concepts of environment¿s economic analysis
- give the main instruments of economic analysis of environmental problems
- give ways of intervention on main actors of economic system
- introduce students to basic concepts of environment¿s economic analysis
- give the main instruments of economic analysis of environmental problems
- give ways of intervention on main actors of economic systemThe course is supposed to:
- introduce students to basic concepts of environment¿s economic analysis
- give the main instruments of economic analysis of environmental problems
- give ways of intervention on main actors of economic system
Expected learning outcomes
Through the teaching the student achieve the capacity for identify instruments of economic analysis of environmental policy and their effects on economic variables with reference to control positive and negative externalities from agricultural sector.Through the teaching the student achieve the capacity for identify instruments of economic analysis of environmental policy and their effects on economic variables with reference to control positive and negative externalities from agricultural sector.
Lesson period: First semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
Environmental appraisal
Course syllabus
Financial mathematics for estimates issuesThe process of estimating Method of monetary valuation for environmental resources Cadastre, land and urban register
Teaching methods
Slide are made available to students during the course. Texts:- Mario Polelli, Trattato di estimo - Maggioli editore;- Igino Michieli, Trattato di estimo - Edagricole
Environmental economics
Course syllabus
1) Introduction to environmental economics Environmental economics history Natural resources in classical and neoclassical economics Environmental economics, natural resources economics and ecological economics 2) Environment-economy interactions Economic growth and environmental sustainability Sustainable development 3) Environmental microeconomics Market failure Private and public goods Externalities The socially optimal level of pollution Pollution regulation: Incentive vs command-and-control mechanism The socially optimal level of pollution and taxation The polluter-pays principle The pigouvian tax The costs of pollution reduction Pollution taxes effects on consumers Economical implications of command-and-control approach Taxes vs standards in the presence of information asymmetry Environmental subsidies Deposit-refund systems Tradable emission permits The Kyoto Protocol and EU emission trading system 4) Renewable natural resources economics 5) Agriculture multifunctionality Multifunctionality: theoretical background The different viewpoints on multifunctionality: the positive and the normative interpretation Joint production and externalities linked to agricultural production The multiple functions of agriculture Multifunctionality: policy implications 6) The Common Agricultural Policy (an overview) The CAP greening process CAP cross-compliance The Rural Development Policy (an overview) The agro-environmental measures 2014-2020 perspectives
Teaching methods
1)Slides provided by the teacher 2)Books: FIRST PART D.W. Pearce, R.K. Turner, Economia delle risorse naturali e dell¿ambiente, il Mulino Chapters: 1,2,4,5,6,7,8,16(paragraphs from 1 to 5) (out of commerce). Alternatively: Turner R.K., Pearce D.W., Bateman I., Economia ambientale, Il Mulino Capitoli 1,2,4,5 Optional: T. Tietenberg, Economia dell¿ambiente; McGraw-Hill, 2006 SECOND PART Multifunzionalità Henke R., Verso il riconoscimento di una agricoltura multifunzionale, Inea, Edizioni Scientifiche Italiane, 2004 Capitoli 1,2,3,43)Articles and websites provided by the teacher
Modules or teaching units
Environmental appraisal
AGR/01 - AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS AND RURAL APPRAISAL - University credits: 4
Lessons: 32 hours
Professor:
Bertoni Danilo
Environmental economics
AGR/01 - AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS AND RURAL APPRAISAL - University credits: 4
Lessons: 32 hours
Professor:
Peri Massimo
Professor(s)
Reception:
Contact the teacher by email to arrange an appointment
Department of Environmental Science and Policy (third floor, via Celoria 2)
Reception:
the teacher receives by appointment
ESP (sede di via Celoria,2 - first floor)