Environmental Economics (Economics)
Explore which effect climate change will have on future welfare. This research-based academic programme helps you understand the complex interactions between economic decisions, market forces, governmental policies and the environment. You will be trained to think comprehensively about multifaceted challenges related to environmental policies, such as inequalities, unemployment, economic and human development, and urban organisation. Emphasising rigorous research methodologies, this track is one of the options available in our Master's in Economics, equipping you with the skills to address global environmental issues.
Language of instruction
English
Mode
Full-time
Location
Feb10
Master's Week 10 -14 Feb
Why study Environmental Economics at the UvA?
Specialise in your field of interest
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Discover our specialisation tracks, many electives and challenging Honours programme.
Excellent career prospects
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Economists with a UvA degree earn the highest monthly salary in the Netherlands.
Top-ranked university
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The Amsterdam School of Economics is internationally ranked within the top-50 putting your Master’s degree on a worldwide map with interested employers.
Challenging 1 year programme
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You can get your Master’s degree in just one year. You will have to work harder and smarter.
Is Environmental Economics for you?
- Sustainable Resource Management: Learn to analyse and optimize the allocation of natural resources, understand environmental policies, and explore solutions to achieve sustainable development and mitigate environmental challenges.
- Climate Change Economics: Delve into the economics of climate change, focusing on the costs and benefits of climate policies, carbon pricing, and renewable energy transitions to address global climate challenges effectively.
- Economic Valuation of Ecosystem Services: Acquire skills to assess the economic value of ecosystem services, such as clean water, biodiversity, and natural landscapes, enabling you to support conservation efforts and advocate for informed environmental policies.
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Facts & Figures
- Degree programme
- Economics
- Mode
- Full-time
- Credits
- 60 ECTS, 12 months
- Language of instruction
- English
- Starts in
- September
- RIO code
- 66401
- Location
- Roeterseiland campus
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