Ecological Economics for Sustainable Regional Development

Knowledge

• The student will have broad knowledge of the history and central theories of ecological economics and the main differences from mainstream economics.
• The student will be familiar with central organizations and reports that describe the state of the environment and society.
• The student can update his/her knowledge of contemporary economic models that take ecological boundaries into consideration.

Skills

• The student can describe different paths of development and their consequence for the economy, society, and environment.
• The student can elaborate on different models and approaches that recognize the interdependence between quality of life, nature and economy.
• The student can reflect on the relevance of these approaches to different stakeholders in their field.

Competence

• The student can contribute towards a working environment that promotes the wellbeing of oneself and others.
• The student can communicate important information on humanity’s impact on the environment and the interdependence between nature, society and economy.
• The student can reflect on contemporary practices of sustainability and sustainable living.