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SOK-2037: Intermediate Natural Resource Economics Work Load
10 credits (ECTS) | Type of course
Theoretical subject. | Level of course/Year of study
Normally third year. | Language of instruction
Norwegian | Examination semester
Spring
| Objectives
The aim of the course is to make the students familiar with the most important economic trade-offs that result in the management of different natural resources, and their welfare economic consequences. | Contents
Natural resources are important to the Norwegian economy, and the utilisation of these resources is central to the national welfare. The course gives an introduction into how economic exploitation of natural resources is affected by different market situations. The effects of public policy upon this use are discussed, and the criteria for socially acceptable policies are presented. Policies such as taxes and quotas are analysed. The main focus of the course is renewable resources, especially fish, but also non-renewable resources such as oil and minerals will be discussed. | Form of teaching
The course has multiple teaching approaches | Coursework requirements
Two group assignments evaluated with Pass/Not passed
| Exam and assessment
4 hrs individual written exam | Date(s) of written examination
01.06.2007
The exam date is preliminary and may be subject to change. Definitive exam date will be announced on the notice boards at the faculties in the beginning of May for the spring semester and in the beginning of November for the autumn semester. | Recommended reading/syllabus
Available on request | Course overlap
F-144 -1 6 sp
F-144 -H03 6 sp | Homepage
http://www.nfh.uit.no
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Teaching spring 2007
Se timeplan for første gang.
Responsible teacher:Prof. Ola Flåten | | Seminargruppe | Se timeplan for første gang.
Duration:1 Semester | | Seminargruppe | Se timeplan for første gang.
Duration:1 Semester | | Seminargruppe | Se timeplan for første gang.
Ansvarlig leder Prof. Ola Flåten
Duration:1 Semester |
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