The specific course deals with the principles that govern the formulation of environmental policy as well as the principles of the environmental economics of agri-food businesses.
It studies the tools of analysis, the principles of demand and cost, economic efficiency, and the techniques developed by economists to help make environmental decisions.
It also discusses current environmental policy developments as well as their evaluation criteria.
It also examines international environmental issues: global climate change, the economics of international environmental agreements, globalisation, economic development and the environment.

The aim of the course is:

to provide knowledge regarding the principles of environmental policy making as well as environmental economics.
for students to understand of how research is conducted and applied in this sector of the economy. In particular, how environmental policies are constructed and implemented in an interdisciplinary context.
to provide students with the ability to evaluate environmental issues and policies.
to provide insight into the decision-making process in environmental issues.

Upon successful completion of the course the student will be able to:

• conduct research in this sector of the economy.

• evaluate environmental issues and policies.

• apply tools and techniques related to relevant decision-making and environmental policy evaluation.

• to be a valuable researcher / worker for bodies that manage energy and the environment.