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