Location

Contact Information

Dr Jonathan Chenoweth – Director of Teaching & Learning CES

j.chenoweth@surrey.ac.uk

Additional Information

A week long course that will introduce the basic insights of ecological economics – that is an economics grounded in ecological realities - and situate these in the context of historical and current debates about economics and prosperity on a finite planet.

On successful completion of this module, you will be able to:

·         Make sense of the claims made by those who invoke economic concepts and arguments in debates over ecological and social issues

·         Understand the basic principles of cost-benefit analysis, investment appraisal, macro-economic theory, systems analysis and ecological economics

·         Understand the dilemma of growth in advanced economies and engage in debates about growth, prosperity and sustainability

Participate in case study discussions relating to ecological economics.

The programme includes:

• Brief introduction to the history of economic ideas

·         An overview of the challenge of achieving a sustainable prosperity

·         Microeconomics - investment appraisal, cost-benefit analysis, cost-effectiveness analysis, internalisation of external costs

·         Macroeconomics – the principles of demand and supply, consumption, investment, labour demand and productivity in an ecological context

·         Investment, debt and money creation

·         Growth theory and the dilemma of growth in advanced and developing economies.

The programme is an in-person training event, taking place at the University of Surrey, Stag Hill campus, GU2 7XH 

Cancellations must be notified in writing ten working days before the event. A cancellation fee of 50% is charged for cancellations received within 10 working days before the training; Beyond this date, we charge full rate and do not give refunds. If no written notice of cancellation is received, no refund can be made. The University of Surrey reserves the right to cancel any event. In this case, the full fee will be refunded unless a mutually convenient transfer can be arranged.