Course code MežZ4026
Credit points 3
Forestry Economics
Total Hours in Course81
Number of hours for lectures16
Number of hours for seminars and practical classes16
Independent study hours49
Date of course confirmation08.11.2011
Responsible UnitInstitute of Forest Management
Course developers
Jānis Krūmiņš
Dr. silv.
Lita Vanaga
Mg. oec.
Alfons Grīnfelds
Dr. sc. ing.
Course abstract
Course gives knowledge about forest statistics, forestry remuneration and means of production in forestry. Sale of forest resources. Production costs and financing.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
After finishing the course students will have knowledge about economic indices in forestry production and their practical use. Students will be able to use acquired knowledge in practical work by making strategic decisions, which will be based on economic indices. Students will be competent to evaluate economic indices of enterprise and will make right decisions about necessary activities for further development.
Compulsory reading
1. Grīnfelds A. Meža darba izmaksas. Jelgava: LLU, 2004. 31 lpp.
2. Hofs K.B. Biznesa ekonomika. Rīga: Jāņa Rozes apgāds, 2002. 559 lpp.
3. Purvgalis A.Uzņēmumu cenu politika. Jelgava: LLU, 2007. 58 lpp.
4. Rūrāne M. Uzņēmuma finanses. Rīga: Jumava, 2007. 266 lpp.
Further reading
1. Rūrāne M. Finanšu menedžments. Rīga: Rīgas starptautiskā ekonomikas un biznesa administrācijas augstskola, 2005. 384 lpp.
2. Šenfelde M. Makroekonomika. Rīga: RTU, 2009. 241 lpp.
Periodicals and other sources
1. Baltijas Koks, ISSN 1407-6667
2. Meža Avīze, ISSN 1407-6187
3. Dienas Bizness, ISSN 1407-2041