Economics of Sustainability

Overview

Besides a strong training in quantitative economic techniques, you are confronted with relevant economic theories at micro, behavioral, and institutional level to help you understand the nature of these problems and solutions. Topics include environmental degradation and pollution, climate change, sustainable markets, the bio-economy, and urban and rural development in light of pressing issues such as environmental tipping points, unequal access to resources, and rising inequality.

Why this programme?

• The Economics of Sustainability programme at Wageningen University and Research  is an MSc programme in economics that combines in depth knowledge on economic theories and state of the art quantitative methods in order to contribute to a sustainable future

• In a world drowning in data but starving for knowledge, you will learn how to analyze and interpret different forms of data to provide evidence on pressing real-world questions

• You will evaluate policies related to food, the environment, and economic development and how they affect different actors (e.g. firms, citizens) in different locations and sectors

• You will learn how to apply your quantitative skills to real world problems and contribute to the finding of practical solutions

• You are trained to collaborate effectively in an intercultural, multidisciplinary environment to use your skills as an economist to have societal impact