The goal of this unit is to provide students with the framework and tools required to analyse critically many topical natural resource and environmental debates from an economic perspective. Basic economic concepts taught at first year are reviewed and extended to examine fundamental topics in environmental and resource economics. The topics include market failures, property rights, pollution control, management of fish and forest resources, environmental valuation and economic growth. The unit also encourages student to develop an appreciation of the implications and limitations of the orthodox economic framework. While the role of capital theory in analysing resource use questions is emphasised many other aspects of environmental and resource use issues are explored.
WEIGHT:
12.5%
ASSESSMENT: Internal assessment (40%), final exam (60%)
FLEXIBLE & ONLINE STUDY OPTIONS Note: Class attendance may still be required
Web dependent -
H
Some parts of this unit will be taught online
Resource supported teaching & learning -
H
Additional resources are provided for your optional use; e.g. audio taped lectures
About Flexible Study Options
Units are offered in attending mode unless otherwise indicated (that is attendance is required at the campus identified). A unit identified as offered by distance, that is there is no requirement for attendance, is identified with a nominal enrolment campus. A unit offered to both attending students and by distance from the same campus is identified as having both modes of study.
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Web dependent -
H
