731381 Advanced natural resource economics


Type
Lecture
Semester hours
2
Lecturer (assistant)
Kirchner, Mathias , Schmidt, Johannes
Organisation
Sustainable Economic Development
Offered in
Wintersemester 2024/25
Languages of instruction
Deutsch

Content

Economic growth theories and sustainable development

Introduction
(1) Definitions & historical overview

Basic theory
(2) Economic growth theories I: The basics
(3) Capital
(4) Population
(5) Technological progress
(6) Trade

Expansion Sustainability
(7) Economic growth theories II: Sustainability
(8) Resources & climate
(9) Government & institutions
(10) Inequality
(11) Summary

Previous knowledge expected

Basic knowledge of microeconomics and macroeconomics is an advantage

Objective (expected results of study and acquired competences)

- Develop an understanding of the most important economic growth theories.
- Critical reflection on existing models
- Overview of the current state of empirical studies in the field of economic growth theories
You can find more details like the schedule or information about exams on the course-page in BOKUonline.