Course: Environmental Economics

The course provides an overview of environmental and resource economics as well as public policy tools and instruments in the context of management of coastal and marine environments and sustainable development (SD). The course introduces elements of standard economic analysis (neoclassical economics) as well as other approaches, such as ecological economics. A focus is placed on how to manage resources in such a way that the health of ecosystems and the economy are taken into consideration. The course aims to provide students with the necessary tools to make informed choices regarding environmental and resource management in coastal and marine communities.

More information can be found here: https://www.uw.is/is/meistaranam/resources/namskeidislysingar/namskeidislysing-2024-2025/environmental-economics-2

All master's courses taught at UW are open to guest students, exchange students, and people from the world of work. The courses are part of our two international multidisciplinary master's programs, Coastal and Marine Management and Coastal Communities and Regional Development. The courses are modular, taught in English, hands-on and many of them include field trips and company visits. Check out the UW course catalogue to find out more.