Economics for Environment, culture and tourism

1. Economics and Environment: - Sustainable development - Environment and ethics 2. The causes of environmental degradation: - The functioning of markets and market failures - The failure of public intervention - Coase theorem 3. Economic control of the environment: - Environmental protection - Pigouvian taxes - Subsidies - Emissions Trading System 4. Cost-benefit analysis: - Cost-benefit analysis - Environmental goods evaluation 5. Research Projects and Presentations

None. However, basic skills in microeconomics, statistics, and game theory are highly appreciated.

- “Economia ambientale”, di R. Kerry Turner, David W. Pearce, Ian Bateman. Il Mulino, Bologna. - ”Economia dell’ambiente. Sostenibilità, politiche e aspetti strategici”, di M.C. Aprile e B. Chiarini. Mondadori Education. - Slides and additional materials provided online during the course.

Optional

The final examination is based on a written test structured in open questions on the course’s topics. Laude may be awarded if the student shows that he/she is able, in his/her answers, to go deeper into the topics. To better assess preparation, an oral interview may also be conducted to complete the evaluation of the written test.

Lectures in person