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Lecturer(s)
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Hamuľáková Klára, JUDr. Ph.D.
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Sik-simon Rita Ildikó, Dr. LL.M. Ph.D.
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Course content
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1. Evaluation of major economic systems from a sustainability perspective 2. Market failure and legal instruments in economics 3. Legal instruments for integrating externalities 4. The role of international trade law in building sustainability 5. Law and growth 6. Differences between a green and a sustainable economy 7. Factors influencing sustainability 8. Major European initiatives in the field of green economy 9. Legal instruments of the circular economy 10. Initiative for sustainable products from a legal perspective 11. Case study: Circular economy in tourism 12. Own case study
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook), Group work
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Learning outcomes
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This course focuses on examining the legal framework and economic instruments that support the transition to a sustainable green economy. Students will learn about different economic systems and their impact on sustainability, market failures, and legal instruments that can address these failures. They will also examine the integration of externalities, the role of international trade law, and the question of whether economic growth can coexist with environmental sustainability. The course also includes an analysis of major European initiatives and case studies focusing on specific sustainability issues.
1. Recognize and analyze different economic systems and their impacts on sustainability. 2. Identify and apply legal instruments and economic incentives to address market failures. 3. Understand and evaluate the integration of externalities, such as carbon taxes and ETS systems. 4. Analyze the role of international trade law in promoting sustainability. 5. Discuss and critically evaluate the issue of economic growth versus environmental sustainability. 6. Distinguish between a green and sustainable economy and identify factors affecting sustainability. 7. Become familiar with the main European initiatives in the field of green economy and the principles of the circular economy.
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Prerequisites
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The completion of this course is not conditioned upon completion of any other courses.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Student performance, Seminar Work, Written exam
Active participation in discussions and webinars (20%), independent written assignments and case studies (30%), group project focused on solving an ethical dilemma (30%), final test of knowledge and competencies (20%)
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Recommended literature
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Kislingerová, E., & kol. (2021). Cirkulární ekonomie a ekonomika: Společenské paradigma, postavení, budoucnost a praktické souvislosti (1. vyd.).. Praha.
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Soukopová, J., & kol. (2011). Ekonomika životního prostředí. Masarykova univerzita.
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