Model-based Socioeconomic Planning

Undervisningsspråk

English

Krav til forkunnskapar

GEO-SD302 or corresponding

Læringsutbyte

Students learn how to use system dynamics-based national planning models to design and test policies for complex socioeconomic problems, particularly in developing countries.

Kontaktinformasjon

Department of Geography

studieveileder@geog.uib.no

http://www.uib.no/rg/dynamics

Undervisningssemester

Spring

Eksamenssemester

Spring

Undervisningsspråk

English

Studienivå

Master/PhD

Mål og innhald

In this course, the students are introduced to system dynamics-based models designed for studying and managing complex, dynamic socioeconomic problems in developing countries. Developing countries often struggle with long-lasting, comprehensive problems that seem immune to quick fixes. Students use the planning models as an aid to identifying the structural origin of such problems and designing and evaluating policies for their alleviation. The model-based analysis extends to macroeconomic, social, and environmental issues. While the focus is on problems in developing countries, some of the model-based insights also apply to problems faced by industrialized countries.

Læringsutbyte/resultat

Students learn how to use system dynamics-based national planning models to design and test policies for complex socioeconomic problems, particularly in developing countries.

Krav til forkunnskapar

GEO-SD302 or corresponding

Tilrådde forkunnskapar

GEO-SD302

Undervisning og omfang

Lectures, seminars, lab exercises and advisory sessions

Mid April - Mid May (4 weeks)

40 hours (lectures) 40 hours (assignment consultations).

80 hours in total

Vurderingsformer

Project graded (100%)

Karakterskala

Grading A-F

Emneevaluering

GEO-SD321 will be evaluated minimum every third time it´s taught.

Kontaktinformasjon

Department of Geography

studieveileder@geog.uib.no

http://www.uib.no/rg/dynamics