Economic Growth and Sustainable Development
Information from the course leader
A warm welcome to the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences and the course Economic Growth and Sustainable Development!
Below, you will find general information about the student account, registration for the course and other practical information.
The student account
You will need your student account to access e.g. your e-mail, Ladok and Canvas. For information regarding how to create your student account, follow this link: https://student.slu.se/en/study-support/it-support/support/new-student---start/
Registration for the course
Self-registration for the course is done in Ladok between 2023-10-17–2023-10-31. Remember that you must be admitted and registered in Ladok to be able take the course. Having access to Canvas does not mean you are registered in the course and without registration, you are risking losing your place in the course. If you have been admitted to the course with conditions, you need to send your credit list to the course leader who will review it and decide if you can register. Do this as soon as possible as reviewing credits may take a few days due to the course start.
Educational support
If you are entitled extra educational support, please inform the course leader at the start of the course so that special arrangements can be made.
For educational support for an exam, see instructions in the exam registration in Ladok Student. You need to register for alternative exam arrangements no later than 10 workings days prior to the examination day. More information here: https://student.slu.se/en/study-support/study-support/funka/.
Discontinuation of a course
If you want to discontinue the course, you should immediately notify the educational administrators at econ-edu@slu.se, who in turn will inform the course leader and register a non-completion of the course in Ladok after your approval. You are also able to register an early non-completion of the course (within three weeks after course start) in Ladok yourself.
Exams
You need to register for exams in Ladok. The registration closes 10 working days prior to the exam. You can find your anonymity code in Ladok Student. It's not possible to register for the exam after the deadline has passed.
On Wednesdays between 12:30-14:30 we have an exam hand out at the department (Ulls hus, 4th floor). Please remember to bring your ID-card.
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Do not hesitate to contact us at econ-edu@slu.se if you have any questions!
Kind regards,
The educational administrators
Course evaluation
The course evaluation is now closed
NA0167-20177 - Course evaluation report
Once the evaluation is closed, the course coordinator and student representative have 1 month to draft their comments. The comments will be published in the evaluation report.
Additional course evaluations for NA0167
Academic year 2024/2025
Economic Growth and Sustainable Development (NA0167-20138)
2024-11-01 - 2025-01-19
Academic year 2022/2023
Economic Growth and Sustainable Development (NA0167-20092)
2022-11-01 - 2023-01-15
Academic year 2021/2022
Economic Growth and Sustainable Development (NA0167-20124)
2021-11-02 - 2022-01-16
Academic year 2020/2021
Economic Growth and Sustainable Development (NA0167-20109)
2020-11-02 - 2021-01-17
Academic year 2019/2020
Economic Growth and Sustainable Development (NA0167-20086)
2019-11-01 - 2020-01-19
Academic year 2018/2019
Economic Growth and Sustainable Development (NA0167-20143)
2018-11-05 - 2019-01-20
Academic year 2017/2018
Economic Growth and Sustainable Development (NA0167-20043)
2017-10-30 - 2018-01-14
Academic year 2016/2017
Economic Growth and Sustainable Development (NA0167-20035)
2016-10-31 - 2017-01-15
Academic year 2015/2016
Economic Growth and Sustainable Development (NA0167-20009)
2015-10-26 - 2016-01-17
Academic year 2014/2015
Economic Growth and Sustainable Development (NA0167-20047)
2014-11-10 - 2015-01-18
Academic year 2013/2014
Economic Growth and Sustainable Development (NA0167-20026)
2013-11-11 - 2014-01-19
Syllabus and other information
Syllabus
NA0167 Economic Growth and Sustainable Development, 7.5 Credits
Ekonomisk tillväxt och hållbar utvecklingSubjects
Economics EconomicsEducation cycle
Master’s levelModules
| Title | Credits | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Single module | 7.5 | 0301 |
Advanced study in the main field
Second cycle, has second-cycle course/s as entry requirementsMaster’s level (A1F)
Grading scale
The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.
Language
EnglishPrior knowledge
Knowledge equivalent to English B from upper secondary school.180 credits at bachelor level, of which 90 credits in economics. In addition 30 credits in economics at advanced level, or equivalent, are required.
Objectives
The aim of the course is to give theoretical and empirical knowledge about economic growth, and to apply this knowledge to the understanding of sustainable development.
With successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
account for the fundamentals of economic growth,
compare and evaluate alternative theories regarding economic growth and natural resource use,
account for long-run historical trends in economic growth, pollution, and natural resource use,
analyse the interaction between growth, pollution and the natural resource base.
Content
Solow growth model, Endogenous growth models
The Dasgupta/Heal/Solow/Stiglitz model
Analysis of data concerning resource markets, pollution, and growth
Directed technological change, growth, and resource demand
Technological change, growth, and the rebound effect
Grading form
The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.Formats and requirements for examination
Passed exam, passed project report, passed assignments.
If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.
The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.
If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.
For the assessment of an independent project (degree project), the examiner may also allow a student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.
Other information
The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.
If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.
Additional information
Recommended prior to course start: knowledge equivalent to at least 7,5 credits in macroeconomic theory.Responsible department
Department of Economics