Economics for Sustainable Development
Asignatura del Master of Science in Sustainability Management
Description
- Know the relationship between economic growth, human development and sustainability
- Know different sustainability definitions and criteria
- Gain deep understanding of the economic approach to the environment: externalities, public goods and common resources
- Learn the main economic instruments of environmental policy to limit pollution. Design and implementation of taxes and market for permits
- Learn the main economic concepts and techniques applied to the management of natural resources
- Gain insight into the international aspects of environmental issues and policy
This subject forms part of the Master of Science in Sustainability Management, Follow the link for further information..
Lecturer
Position
Joan Ribas
Coordinator
Qualifications:
PhD in Economics (UPF)
Biography:
Joan Ribas Tur has been a lecturer and academic coordinator at ESCI-UPF since 2009. He has a PhD and master’s degree in Economics from UPF and a bachelor’s degree in Economic and Business Sciences from UAB. He teaches and carries out research in the areas of macroeconomics, international economics, environmental economics and culture and tourism economics. He previously taught at UAO-CEU, UPF and UdG. He is a member of the Research in International Studies and Economics (RISE) research group.