The Laboratory of Rural Economic Development has as its main purpose:
- to cover the educational and didactic needs of the Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Development, in the field of Rural Development Economics, at undergraduate and postgraduate level and in particular in the subjects of Theory and Policy of Rural Development, Integrated Rural Development, Development and Evaluation of Development Programs, Local-Regional Development, Economics of Natural Resources and the Environment, so that its graduates respond effectively to the modern development needs of the rural area.
- to conduct research in order to contribute to the creation of new knowledge and a modern theoretical framework and reflection, regarding the expanding needs of the ever-changing agricultural sector and the countryside in general
- to provide technical support to institutions that implement rural development policies and programs such as Management Principles, Local Government, Development Companies, Regional Services.
- to enhance the cooperation with research institutes or policy makers in matters that fall within the fields of activity of the Laboratory.
R.E.D.
Resource Εconomics
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This is the main course that addresses the economic analysis of resource management. The course objective is to introduce students to the rational/optimal concept of resource management. Upon course completion, a typical student is expected: To be able to elaborate on the “tragedy of the commons”. To comprehend the meaning of overfishing and natural resources […]
R.E.D.
Urban Economics & Spatial Planning
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Students will obtain sufficient knowledge on all issues mentioned in the course description. They will know how the concepts and tools of microeconomic analysis can be used and extended in the study of regional economics and they will be introduced to the basic concepts and methods of spatial planning. They will be able to understand […]
R.E.D.
Regional Economics and Development
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Students will obtain sufficient knowledge on all issues mentioned in the course description. They will know how the concepts and tools of microeconomic analysis can be used and extended in the study of regional and urban development. They will be able to analyze economic phenomena and views related to peripheries, interregional relationships, rural areas and […]
R.E.D.
Environmental Economics
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This is the main course that addresses the issue of market failure and the regulatory role of the State. The course objective is to introduce students to the concept of policy design (instrument choice) for environmental protection. Upon course completion, a typical student is expected: To be able to elaborate on “externalities” and the optimal […]
R.E.D.
Input-Output Analysis
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Input-Output Analysis is a well-established method for economic analysis and planning. The objective of this course is to introduce students to the basic concepts and tools of the Input-Output Analysis as well as to empirical applications of the method for examining the production structure of an economic system (national, regional), evaluating economic development scenarios, analysing […]
R.E.D.
Advance Issues in Economic Analysis
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The course is an extension of Microeconomic Theory II. The course objective is to introduce students to the effectiveness concept of the competitive economic paradigm. In addition, the course provides an elementary introduction to basics of game theory. Upon course completion, a typical student is expected to: To understand the theoretical underpinning of applied public […]
R.E.D.
Economics of Rural Development
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The course aims at offering to students the knowledge and learning experience, which will allow them to understand the basic mechanisms and process of rural development, as well as the different approaches behind rural development policies. Students should learn how the process of economic development affects agriculture and the rural space in general. The transformation […]
R.E.D.
Resource Εconomics
[ratings id="2311" results="true"]
This is the main course that addresses the economic analysis of resource management. The course objective is to introduce students to the rational/optimal concept of resource management. Upon course completion, a typical student is expected: To be able to elaborate on the “tragedy of the commons”. To comprehend the meaning of overfishing and natural resources […]
R.E.D.
Urban Economics & Spatial Planning
[ratings id="2288" results="true"]
Students will obtain sufficient knowledge on all issues mentioned in the course description. They will know how the concepts and tools of microeconomic analysis can be used and extended in the study of regional economics and they will be introduced to the basic concepts and methods of spatial planning. They will be able to understand […]
R.E.D.
Regional Economics and Development
[ratings id="2254" results="true"]
Students will obtain sufficient knowledge on all issues mentioned in the course description. They will know how the concepts and tools of microeconomic analysis can be used and extended in the study of regional and urban development. They will be able to analyze economic phenomena and views related to peripheries, interregional relationships, rural areas and […]
R.E.D.
Environmental Economics
[ratings id="2234" results="true"]
This is the main course that addresses the issue of market failure and the regulatory role of the State. The course objective is to introduce students to the concept of policy design (instrument choice) for environmental protection. Upon course completion, a typical student is expected: To be able to elaborate on “externalities” and the optimal […]
R.E.D.
Input-Output Analysis
[ratings id="6198" results="true"]
Input-Output Analysis is a well-established method for economic analysis and planning. The objective of this course is to introduce students to the basic concepts and tools of the Input-Output Analysis as well as to empirical applications of the method for examining the production structure of an economic system (national, regional), evaluating economic development scenarios, analysing […]
R.E.D.
Advance Issues in Economic Analysis
[ratings id="2396" results="true"]
The course is an extension of Microeconomic Theory II. The course objective is to introduce students to the effectiveness concept of the competitive economic paradigm. In addition, the course provides an elementary introduction to basics of game theory. Upon course completion, a typical student is expected to: To understand the theoretical underpinning of applied public […]
R.E.D.
Economics of Rural Development
[ratings id="2272" results="true"]
The course aims at offering to students the knowledge and learning experience, which will allow them to understand the basic mechanisms and process of rural development, as well as the different approaches behind rural development policies. Students should learn how the process of economic development affects agriculture and the rural space in general. The transformation […]
R.E.D.
Resource Εconomics
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This is the main course that addresses the economic analysis of resource management. The course objective is to introduce students to the rational/optimal concept of resource management. Upon course completion, a typical student is expected: To be able to elaborate on the “tragedy of the commons”. To comprehend the meaning of overfishing and natural resources […]
