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

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
6
B
IUS/13
12
B
SECS-P/01
12
B
SECS-P/05 ,SECS-S/06
One module between the following
9
C
SECS-P/01
9
C
SECS-P/03
Stage
3
F
-

2° Year  activated in the A.Y. 2023/2024

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
9
B
SECS-P/01
Two modules among the following
6
C
SECS-P/03
6
C
SECS-S/01
6
C
SECS-P/02
6
C
SECS-P/02
Two modules among the following
6
B
SECS-P/07
6
B
SECS-P/11
6
B
SECS-P/08
One module between the following
9
C
SECS-P/02
9
C
SECS-P/05
Final exam
15
E
-
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
9
B
SECS-P/05
6
B
IUS/13
12
B
SECS-P/01
12
B
SECS-P/05 ,SECS-S/06
One module between the following
9
C
SECS-P/01
9
C
SECS-P/03
Stage
3
F
-
activated in the A.Y. 2023/2024
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
9
B
SECS-P/01
Two modules among the following
6
C
SECS-P/03
6
C
SECS-S/01
6
C
SECS-P/02
6
C
SECS-P/02
Two modules among the following
6
B
SECS-P/07
6
B
SECS-P/11
6
B
SECS-P/08
One module between the following
9
C
SECS-P/02
9
C
SECS-P/05
Final exam
15
E
-
Modules Credits TAF SSD
Between the years: 1°- 2°
Further language skills
3
F
-
Between the years: 1°- 2°
9
D
-

Legend | Type of training activity (TTA)

TAF (Type of Educational Activity) All courses and activities are classified into different types of educational activities, indicated by a letter.

A Basic activities
B Characterizing activities
C Related or complementary activities
D Activities to be chosen by the student
E Final examination
F Other training activities
S Placements in companies, public or private institutions and professional associations

Environmental economics  (2023/2024)

Teaching code

4S008980

Academic staff

Catia Nicodemo, Maurizio Malpede

Coordinator

Catia Nicodemo

Credits

6

Language

English en

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

SECS-P/02 - ECONOMIC POLICY

Period

Secondo semestre (lauree magistrali) dal Feb 26, 2024 al May 24, 2024.

Courses Single

Authorized

Lessons timetable MoodleMoodle Seminars 0

Learning objectives

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.

Prerequisites and basic notions

Microeconomics

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.

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Didactic methods

Lessons with teaching material projections. Interventions by experts with discussion of particularly topical issues. Classes will be held in English.

Learning assessment procedures

Written exam, class tests, group project, class participation

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

Evaluation criteria

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

Criteria for the composition of the final grade

Written exam, class participation, and project

Exam language

English