Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
51022:Regional Economy and Development Ⅵ (P) 2024 Fall Wed5 College　Of　Policy　Science MORI KOICHIRO 2

Campus

OIC

Class Venue

AS456

Language

English

Course Outline and Method

This course provides fundamental knowledge of environmental and ecological economics as an application of microeconomics. In addition to the applied economics, we are going to discuss sustainability in inter- and trans-disciplinary sciences. I do not assume that students should have any ex-ante knowledge of sustainability science, but students should be interested in issues on sustainability. Some local and global environmental issues will be discussed on the basis of ecological economics and sustainability sciences in terms of planetary boundaries: climate change, stratospheric ozone depletion, atmospheric aerosol loading, ocean acidification, biochemical flows, freshwater use, land-system change, and biodiversity loss. Lectures on essential notions, theories, and case studies with data are provided with class discussions. In this course, students will be able to understand fundamental notions and mechanisms of environmental problems, and think of their own opinions and ideas for improving our current world in terms of sustainability.　

Student Attainment Objectives

Students can:　
(1) understand fundamental microeconomics in the context of environmental studies and sustainability.　
(2) get the relevant understanding of sustainability.　
(3) discuss practical topics of city sustainability and environmental issues.

Recommended Preparatory Course

Course Schedule

Lecture/Instructor（When there are multiple instructors) Theme
Keyword, References and Supplementary Information
1

Introduction: What are environmental and sustainability issues?

2

Foundation of Microeconomics

3

Economics of Externality

4

Environmental Economic Policies: Tax and Tradable Permits 1

5

Environmental Economic Policies: Tax and Tradable Permits 2

6

Economics of Tragedy of Commons

7

Environmental Kuznets Curve

8

Sustainability

9

City Sustainability Index 1

10

City Sustainability Index 2

11

City Sustainability Workshop 1

Practical Workshop

12

City Sustainability Workshop 2

Practical Workshop

13

City Sustainability Workshop 3

Practical Workshop

14

Economics of Sustainability as a dynamic model of renewable resources: Collapse of Easter Island Civilization

15

Revision, Applications of what you learn, and Submission of your understanding.

Revision session will provided shortly, and you need to take an exam.

Class Format

14 classes on Face to Face basis, 1 classes on Media basis (either live-streamed classes or on-demand classes).

Recommendations for Private Study

You are required to constantly read a relevant textbook or/and articles according to the classes. Practical questions will be provided as your homework, and you need to prepare them. Homework assignments should be submitted before the due dates.

Grade Evaluation Method

Kind Percentage Grading Criteria etc.
Final Examination (Written)

Report Examination
(A report to be submitted by the unified deadline)

Exams and/or Reports other than those stated above, and Continuous Assessment　
(Evaluation of Everyday Performance in Class)		 100

You need to answer quizzes in classes on the contents you have learned in the previous classes, and take a final exam in the last class. Logical and thorough answers with relevant graphs/diagrams are highly evaluated. In addition, your class contributions will also be assessed. You will have opportunities to answer questions, discuss related topics, and contribute to workshops in classes.

Grade Evaluation Method （Note）

Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods

Be proactive and contribute to the classes.

Textbooks

Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）

Relevant papers will be informed.

Reference Books

Title Author Publisher ISBN Code Comment
Natural Resource and Environmental Economics Perman et al. Pearson 9780321417534
Introduction to Environmental Economics Hanley et al. Oxford Univ Pr 9780198737230
Living in the Megacity: Towards Sustainable Urban Environments Muramatsu et al. Springer 9784431568995

Reference Books （Frequency of Use, Note）

Web Pages for Reference

How to Communicate with the Instructor In and Out of Class(Including Instructor Contact Information)

Learning Management System （manaba+R）,Talk with Students,Other (Separate instructions will be provided)

Other Comments

It is desirable to carry out workshops in a classroom. Thus, observing social conditions related to diffusion of Covid-19, the order of course contents will be rearranged.
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