Economists frequently underline economic activity as main cause of the current loss of biodiversity, due to habitat transformation, pollution, resources depletion, etc. Moreover, natural scientists and ecologists also point out the ecosystem services provided by the diversity of life to the economy. Despite its importance, the interaction between economic activity and biodiversity has been long neglected by many economists and policymakers. However, the current situation of environmental degradation and climate change has put the economics of biodiversity in the spotlight. The general objective of this course is to present to the students the main notions of the economics of biodiversity, together with the state of the art of this multidisciplinary field.
Lecturers:
- Teaching coordinator: Perez Barahona Agustin
- Teaching coordinator: Recuero Virto Laura