MKR_EARR Environmental aspects of regional development

Faculty of Economics and Administration
Spring 2025
Extent and Intensity
26/0/0. 8 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Ing. Markéta Novotná, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Ing. Dominika Tóthová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Ing. Dominika Tóthová, Ph.D.
Department of Regional Economics – Faculty of Economics and Administration
Contact Person: Ing. Iveta Suchomelová Vašíčková
Supplier department: Department of Regional Economics – Faculty of Economics and Administration
Prerequisites (in Czech)
FORMA(K)
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 100 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/100, only registered: 0/100, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/100
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The course focuses on the practical aspects of environmental economics. The course consists of separate blocks, each of which is devoted to a selected area related to sustainability and environmental protection. The emphasis is on understanding the economic context of the topic, taking into account different spatial levels.
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to - understand the economic context of the topic - apply selected theoretical instruments to model situations - analyse the economic impacts of regional environmental policies - apply environmental assessment methods - evaluate and assess environmental projects
Syllabus
  • Methods of environmental assessment - application of methods of valuing natural resources and environmental goods • Evaluation and assessment of the effectiveness of environmental projects • Climate change, economic context, emission allowance trading as a measure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions • Circular economy – concept of an environmentally sustainable economy, tools for implementation • Environmental impacts of tourism and their impact on the local economy • Management of recreational resources - determination of the carrying capacity of the territory and a tool for sustainable development
Literature
    required literature
  • HANLEY, Nick, Jason F. SHOGREN and Ben WHITE. Introduction to environmental economics. Third edition. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2019, xi, 392. ISBN 9780198737230. info
  • FIELD, Barry C. and Martha K. FIELD. Environmental economics : an introduction. 4th ed. Boston: McGraw-Hill, 2006, xxi, 503. ISBN 0073137510. info
    recommended literature
  • MASON, Peter. Tourism impacts, planning and management. Third edition. London: Routledge, 2015, xvii, 253. ISBN 9781138016309. info
  • WEAVER, David B. Sustainable tourism : theory and practice. London: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2013, ix, 240. ISBN 9780750664387. info
Teaching methods
The lectures consist of separate blocks in the form of lectures and seminars.
Assessment methods
The evaluation consists of two parts. During the semester, the student is evaluated for work in seminars (70 % of grade). The course then concludes with a written exam (30 % of grade). The detailed conditions are regulated in the study plan, which is published at the beginning of each semester.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: in blocks.
Note related to how often the course is taught: tutoriál 12 hodin.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 12 hodin.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2024.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Spring 2025, recent)
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