This course introduces major concepts in the field of environmental economics. It is designed to help students understand theories related to natural resources and make use of microeconomic and statistical analysis. This course will also focus on valuation techniques for environmental goods used in the real world by analysts and policy makers. There is a growing demand in economics and public sectors for individuals with quantitative skills who can understand and apply these techniques, analyze results, and produce reports. By the end of this course, students should be able to analyze economic problems related to environmental goods using rigorous valuation techniques.

Upon completion of the course unit, students will be able to discuss and demonstrate an understanding of key concepts in environmental economics and the economic issues related to a wide range of environmental problems.

Main instructors of the course are Giessen (Germany) based (Vladimir Otrachshenko, Ph.D.), while students of the Faculty of Economics, Business and Tourism, Split will be co-instructed by Slađana Pavlinović Mršić PhD from the Faculty of Economics, Business and Tourism, Split. The classes will be followed in the classroom at the Faculty of Economics, Business and Tourism, Split along with local instructor of the individual course.

Classes will start on October 30 – December 22, 2023.

Take a look at the detailed syllabus of the course.

Tentative schedule of the course is available here!

For successful participants of the program, the possibility of recognition of 5 ECTS credits!

To take part at this course please fill in the electronic application (opens in new window)! by August 28th, 2023 by 12:00 h (noon).

For all additional information contact us at dcoppola@efst.hr or call +385 21 430 706.