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Quantitative Methods in Environmental Management [ LLSMS2051 ]


5.0 crédits ECTS  30.0 h   2q 

Teacher(s) Bréchet Thierry ;
Language French
Place
of the course
Louvain-la-Neuve
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.
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.
Content 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 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
Cycle et année
d'étude
> Master of arts in Business engineering
Faculty or entity
in charge
> CLSM


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