Course: Economic Evaluation for Sustainable Development

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Course title Economic Evaluation for Sustainable Development
Course code MRS/SEEV
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Exercise
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 2
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Schlossarek Martin, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
The course focuses on quantitative tools such as Cost-Minimization Analysis (CMA), Cost-Effectiveness Analysis (CEA), Cost-Utility Analysis (CUA), and Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA). Emphasis is placed on the practical application of these methods to assess public policies and interventions addressing current challenges, including climate change, adoption of new technologies (especially in the energy sector), environmental protection, and animal welfare. The course includes case studies, discussions on ethical and value-related dimensions of evaluation, and work with real-world data. Students will gain skills necessary for designing and interpreting evaluations that support evidence-based decision-making in the field of sustainable development.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Activating (Simulations, Games, Dramatization), Group work
Learning outcomes
The course aims to introduce students to key impact and economic evaluation methods in the context of sustainable development.

Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral exam, Student performance, Written exam, Final project

Recommended literature
  • Levin, H. M. (2018). Economic evaluation in education: cost-effectiveness and benefit-cost analysis. Third Edition. Los Angeles: SAGE.
  • Mikkelsen, B. H. (2018). Methods for Development Work and Research: A New Guide for Practitioners. London: SAGE Publication Pvt. Ltd.
  • Rasaq, I. (2022). Cost Benefit Analysis and Project Evaluation: A systematic approach.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Environmental Studies and Sustainable Development (2024) Category: Geography courses 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter