UCL - Méthodes quantitatives de gestion environnementale

[LSMS2051]

[30h] 5 credits

Teacher(s): Thierry Bréchet

Language: French

Level: Second

Aims
Main themes
Content and teaching methods
Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)

Aims

The objective of this course is to have a good knowledge of the quantitative methods for the management of environmental issues, in particular applied modeling.

Main themes

This course presents several quantitative techniques used in the analysis and management of environmental problems, both at the firm's level (microeconomic approach) and at the regional or country level (macroeconomic approach). The focus is on mathematical modeling tools with a strong emphasis on economic analysis. The course provides the theoretical background as well as empirical case studies.

Content and teaching methods

The following tools are considered : the role of modeling in decision-making, typology of the different tools in support of decision-making, linear programming models, computable general equilibrium models, partial equilibrium models, multi-criteria analysis, life-cycle analysis, material flow analysis. The theoretical background is given to the students ; they present a case study published in the literature.

Content
The case for innovation
Innovation concepts
Case studies
Innovation financing
Innovation management processes

Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)

Prerequisites (ideally in terms of competiencies)

Evaluation : Class participation and oral examination, in French or English

Support : Slides provided through icampus

References : Provided during the class