Basics of forest economics (3 cr)
Code: C-10088-LM00DL02-3001
General information
- Enrollment
- 01.08.2025 - 27.10.2025
- Registration for the implementation has begun.
- Timing
- 27.10.2025 - 27.11.2025
- The implementation has not yet started.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 3 cr
- Local portion
- 3 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Blended learning
- Institution
- University of Eastern Finland
- Teaching languages
- English
- Seats
- 0 - 50
- Course
- C-10088-LM00DL02
Evaluation scale
0-5
Objective
Upon completing the course the students: - understand the connections between economics and decision making in multiple-use of forests. - learn to know the basic concepts of neoclassical economics and; - will be able to calculate profitability of different options of forest use.
Methods of completion
On-line teaching
Methods of completion
Lectures and exercises. Evaluation based on exam. Grading scale 0-5
Content
Multiple-use of forests as an application area of economics. Basic concepts and assumptions of neoclassical economics. Using investment criteria when calculating profitability of forest use.
Materials
Materials provided during the course
Qualifications
None