Key words
business and environment
Objectives
The course aims at making students familiar with the interplay between economic theory and development on the one hand and environmental issues on the other hand. The information is applied to and provided such that business applicability is straightforward.
Topics
First, a general introduction about environmental economics (market failure, externalities,...) Second, a specific topic is chosen in the context of business economics and the environment : environmental management accounting. Third, case studies to apply environmental economics and management accounting in Flanders.
Prerequisites
Students should have had an introductory course in economics.
Final Objectives
Materials used
teacher's text on environmental economics, handbook on environmental management accounting
Study costs
Approximately 10 a 15 EURO
Study guidance
Office hours will be announced at the beginning of the course.
Teaching Methods
Course lectures, case studies, group and individual presentations
Assessment
Oral examination, evaluation of papers and/or presentations
Lecturer(s)
Luc VAN OOTEGEM
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