Studying at the University of Verona

Here you can find information on the organisational aspects of the Programme, lecture timetables, learning activities and useful contact details for your time at the University, from enrolment to graduation.

Study Plan

This information is intended exclusively for students already enrolled in this course.
If you are a new student interested in enrolling, you can find information about the course of study on the course page:

Laurea magistrale in Economics and data analysis - Enrollment from 2025/2026

The Study Plan includes all modules, teaching and learning activities that each student will need to undertake during their time at the University.
Please select your Study Plan based on your enrollment year.

1° Year

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
9
B
SECS-P/05
1 module between the following
Training
3
F
-

2° Year  activated in the A.Y. 2021/2022

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
2 modules among the following
6
C
SECS-P/03
6
C
SECS-P/02
2 modules among the following
6
B
SECS-P/11
1 module between the following
Final exam
15
E
-
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
9
B
SECS-P/05
1 module between the following
Training
3
F
-
activated in the A.Y. 2021/2022
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
2 modules among the following
6
C
SECS-P/03
6
C
SECS-P/02
2 modules among the following
6
B
SECS-P/11
1 module between the following
Final exam
15
E
-
Modules Credits TAF SSD
Between the years: 1°- 2°
Between the years: 1°- 2°
Further language skills
3
F
-

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Teaching code

4S008980

Coordinator

Catia Nicodemo

Credits

6

Language

English en

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

SECS-P/02 - ECONOMIC POLICY

Period

secondo semestre (lauree magistrali) dal Feb 21, 2022 al May 13, 2022.

Learning outcomes

The course examines environmental problems from an economic perspective and the nature of environmental policies and environmental policy debates. Students will examine environmental policy instruments in response to environmental problems in theory and with real world examples. At the end of the course students should be able to assess strengths and weaknesses of alternative policy instruments and understand the basis for selecting among alternative instruments to resolve specific environmental problems. Students will gain the ability to apply economic principals to real-world environmental problems, to design environmental policy instruments and assess their effectiveness. Students will also gain soft skills by working in teams and presenting case studies.

Program

Main Subjects
- Microeconomic Theory and Environmental Economics.
- Energy and Water Resources.
- Valuing Environmental Benefits & Costs.
- Applying Economic Analysis for Environmental and Public Health.
- Economics of Climate Change
- Environment and Development Economics

The course will be also integrated by invited lectures on specific topics related to the subjects of the course.

Textbooks and references
Lecture notes, scientific papers and some chapters of the textbooks listed below will be the main references.
Selected teaching material will be made available on the e-learning web page.

Bibliography

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Examination Methods

The assessment will be based on a written exam, class participation, and a project.

Students who do not participate in the class will do a separate exam an all the topics studied during the course

Students with disabilities or specific learning disorders (SLD), who intend to request the adaptation of the exam, must follow the instructions given HERE