Economic evaluation

At the end of this module, students should be able to understand an economic analysis of a water management project/policy. They should be familiar with the principles of cost-benefit analysis, valuation methods, parameters and indicators. They will learn to take a critical look at evaluations and the parameters and indicators used.

Be able to take a critical look at the economic evaluation studies that students will encounter in their professional careers.

Assessment of knowledge: End-of-course examination consisting of a 10-minute oral presentation and a 3-page summary paper, each accounting for half of the mark.

Understand economic analyses, take a critical look at them and be aware of the limits of such exercises