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Economics of Land Use and Biodiversity Conservation

Ökonomische Analyse der Landnutzung und des Schutzes der biologischen Vielfalt

6 CPWinterEN

Prerequisites

Recommended, as written

Basic economic knowledge.

Contents

• optimal spatial allocation of land use • policy instruments for sustainable land use (PES, conservation banking) • institutions and governance structures, common pool resources • REDD (reducing emissions from deforestation and degradation)

Learning outcomes

• acquire knowledge about the economic analysis of sustainable land use and biodiversity conservation • get acquainted with an economic analysis of related policy instruments • be able to discuss related issues on a scientific level • be able to read scientific papers and discuss them critically

Assessment

• written examination, 70 minutes (50%) • oral presentation 15 min and hand-out (50%)

Literature (1)
  • To be announced in class.

Remarks

Complementary module ERM Master 2006. *to Excursion - 8 hours (if possible) depending on the COVID-19 situation, the course may be offered online or in presence.

Source: BTU's module description · retrieved 29 Sep 2026Original

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