Class Eco-Economy

In this course an introductory exploration is made in an interdisciplinary field that unites economic principles with the requirements of environmental sustainability. The course intends to provide students with the basic tools for a deeper understanding of how it is possible to reconcile economic development with the conservation of natural resources and the environment.

Not applicable

1. Basics of Economics, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics 2. Basic notions and practical work in Financial Mathematics 3. Economy and Environment 4. Environmental Economics and Ecological Economics 5. Concept of Sustainability 6. Quantification of sustainability 7. Practical work: analysis of some methods of environmental quantification 8. Carbon Economy 9. Practical work on Carbon Market and cost/benefit analysis of environmental programs and projects

The material will be presented directly and in a dialogue for clarification with the students or by the presentation of audio-visual material that substantiates the exposed knowledge

Andrade, D.C. (2008) - Economia e meio ambiente: aspectos teóricos e metodológicos nas visões neoclássicas e da economia ecológica. Univ Campinas, Brasil. Brown, L. (2003) - Eco-Economia. Earth Policy Institute, New Jersey, USA. Brown, l. (2006) - Resgatando um Planeta sob Stress e uma Civilização em Apuros  UMA, Brasil. Convenção Quadro das Nações Unidas para as Alterações Climáticas Textos da Convenção e do Protocolo de Quioto, Bona, Alemanha (http://unfccc.int). Hussen, A. (2012) - Principles of Environmental Economics and Sustainability: An Integrated Economic and Ecological Approach. 3a edição - Univ Routledge, Michigan, USA. Marques, H.C (2006) - Princípios de Gestão Financeira. 13a edição, Editora Presença. Pearce, D; Markandya, A.; Barbier, E. (1989) - Blueprint for a Green Economy. Earthscan, London, United Kingdom.