ECONOMICS OF THE AGROFORESTRY ENVIRONMENT

Università degli Studi
"G. d'Annunzio"

Chieti - Pescara

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Single discipline educational activity

Course Sheet

Course code:

00045L

Academic Year of enrolment:

2018

Year of supply:

2019/2020

Type of Course:

Related/Supplementary

Degree:

Course of 2nd Cycle Degree in BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Disciplinary Sector:

Rural economy and evaluation

Location:

PESCARA

Credits:

Programme Year:

Professor and Collaborators:

SALVIONI Cristina

Cycle:

Second semester

Hours of classroom activity:

Individual study hours:

102

Objectives

This course provides a theoretical foundation for conducting evaluation of policies and projects in an international context and teaches practical methods for application in the field.Students will learn the theoretical foundation of cost-benefit analysis, including strategies for valuation and discounting, and addressing risk and uncertainty. Specific attention will be devoted to the evaluation of non-market impacts and correction for externalities.

Contents

Microeconomic Foundations of Cost Benefit Analysis.
Discounting Benefits and Costs in Future Time periods.
Risk and uncertainty.
Social Cost-Benefit Analysis
Valuation Using Observed Behaviour: Direct and Indirect Estimation

Extended Syllabus

Microeconomic Foundations of Cost Benefit Analysis.
Discounting Benefits and Costs in Future Time periods.
Net present value and internal rate of return.
Risk and uncertainty.
Social Cost-Benefit Analysis.
Valuation Using Observed Behaviour: Direct and Indirect Estimation. Contingent valuatio, travel cost, edonic price.
Case studies

Recommended Bibliography

COMMISSIONE EUROPEA (2003) Guida all’analisi costi-benefici dei progetti di investimento: Cap. 2, Appendici A, B, D, E, F, G.
GIORGIO CASONI E PAOLO POLIDORI (2002) Economia dell’ambiente e metodi di valutazione. Carocci. Cap. 1 (escluso 1.1 2 1.2); Cap. 2; Cap. 3 (escluso 3.3); 4 (escluso p 4.4); 5 (escluso 5.4 e 5.5); 6 (escluso 6.4).

Methods of Provision

Conventional

Teaching Methods

The course is structured in 48 hours of teaching activity organized in lectures, excel practice exercices and case studies.

Evaluation methods

Verification of learning:

The verification of the learning outcomes will be carried out through oral examination during which students will be asked to answer 2-3 questions on the program of the course.

Contacts/More Information

During the first semester the Professor receives students by appointment (contact by e-mail: salvioni@unich.it). During the
course the Professor receives students in a day and hour in accordance with the students.

Mutuations

COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS

Course degree in: ECONOMICS AND COMMERCE

Training in:

Other courses

Course year: 1

ECONOMIA DELL'AMBIENTE
6 Credits - Characterising
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS LAW
6 Credits - Characterising
PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT
9 Credits - Characterising
TECHNOLOGY OF RECOVERY AND RECYCLING OF MATERIALS
9 Credits - Characterising

Course year: 2

QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
9 Credits - Characterising
SOCIAL ACCOUNTING
9 Credits - Characterising
STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
9 Credits - Characterising
ECONOMICS OF THE AGROFORESTRY ENVIRONMENT
6 Credits - Related/Supplementary
FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
6 Credits - Related/Supplementary
INDUSTRIAL ECOLOGY
6 Credits - Related/Supplementary
INDUSTRIAL SYMBIOSIS
6 Credits - Related/Supplementary
INTEGRATED CONTROL SYSTEMS
6 Credits - Related/Supplementary

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