ECH-11303 Introduction Economics

Course

Credits 3.00

Teaching methodContact hours
Lectures20
Literature study28
Self-study
Course coordinator(s)prof. dr. WJM Heijman
Lecturer(s)prof. dr. WJM Heijman
dr. ir. MM van den Berg
Examiner(s)prof. dr. WJM Heijman
dr. ir. MM van den Berg

Language of instruction:

Dutch

Contents:

This course provides a basic understanding of general economic principles . The course will focus on microeconomics, and in particular on producers' decision-making, pricing of products and production factors (land, water and labour). Applications will be derived from agricultural-, environmental and development economics, with examples pertaining to international land and water management. Some attention will also be given to macro economic factors and policies that influence agricultural production - e.g. trade, subsidies, taxation, etc.

Learning outcomes:

After having attended the course the student is expected to be familiar with:
- the basic microeconomic concepts;
- the manner in which economic principles play a role in land and water management.

Activities:

Hearing lectures (6 double).

Examination:

Written exam.

Literature:

Dietz F., Heijman W. en P. Marks: Toegepaste Micro-economie (Coutinho, 2004).
http://www.coutinho.nl

ProgrammePhaseSpecializationPeriod
Compulsory for: BILInternational Land and Water ManagementBSc3MO