Economics of Aquatic Resources: Numerical Models (5 cr)

Code:
AGERE-E06
Field:
Environmental Economics
Target:
Master’s students
Organiser:
University of Helsinki - Environmental Economics
Instructor:
Kari Hyytinen and Marko Lindroos
Period:
Period 1
Format:
Lecture
Method:
Contact teaching
Venue:
Viikki campus
Enrollment:

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Matlab programming language is used to formulate and solve a number of case study problem formulations. The case study examples include combatting eutrophication (i.e. reduction of the nutrients loads to the inland waters and the Baltic Sea) and fisheries management. The techniques and methods studied include static optimization (both unconstrained and constrained), dynamic discrete-time optimization, cohort models, game theoretic applications, Monte Carlo simulation, data fitting, dynamic programming, cost-effectiveness analysis and cost benefit analysis.

  • Understanding the potential of modelling and numerical analysis in planning, implementation and evaluation of water protection efforts and projects
  • Learn the skills needed to formulate and solve bio-economic problem formulations including static and dynamic problems and deterministic and stochastic problems.