Economics: Economics of Evaluations and the Environment

Education facts

Code: NEKN55

<p>The effects of economic, social and environmental policy on society are hard to quantify. Learn how to evaluate policies and projects from a societal perspective with a focus on environmental issues. Measure costs, benefits and sustainability impacts to make informed choices that drive real change. </p><p>This master’s level course in economics focuses on how to assess the societal value of projects, programmes and policy changes, especially those involving environmental issues. You will learn how to apply welfare economic theory to situations where markets are missing or incomplete, and how to value non-market goods such as clean air, biodiversity and public health. </p><p>Using a variety of evaluation tools, you will be able to calculate social costs and benefits, handle risk and uncertainty, and express results in terms of social net present values. The course draws on real-world examples from environmental, transport and health economics, while also exploring broader international sustainability challenges.</p><p>You will develop the ability to apply a societal perspective to economic problems, choose appropriate evaluation methods and communicate your findings effectively to decision-makers. This course is ideal if you are interested in public economics, policy evaluation, and sustainable development.</p>

Entry requirements

Students admitted to the Master programme in Economics are qualified for this course. For other students at least 90 ECTS-credits in economics at the undergraduate level are needed for admission to all master courses in economics.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Economics: Economics of Evaluations and the Environment

  Lund University

  Start date: 2 November 2026

  End date: 17 January 2027

  Pace of study: 50 %