304240 (v.2) Environmental and Resource Economics 301
| Area: | Muresk Institute |
| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 5.0 |
| Lecture: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
| Tutorial: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
| Syllabus: | An understanding of the economic techniques applied to analysing natural resource problems and issues. Topics include economic analysis of change, valuation of non-market goods and services, externalities and property rights, economics of pollution control, management of non-renewable resources, managing renewable common property resources, resource allocation using multiple criteria analysis, environment and social impact analysis, and cleaner production. |
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| Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have- Related economic theory to environmental and resource assessment and allocation problems. Explained economic growth, environmental quality and inter-generational equity. Identified and described the use of various policy instruments that can be utilised to protect and enhance the quality of our natural environment. Advised on the appropriate analysis tools that can be applied to the resolution of conflict between consumptive and non-consumptive resource used. Showed an awareness of contemporary resource and environmental economic issues - local, national and international. Made decisions about their academic time management and have developed decision-making skills associated with their program of study. |
| Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information. |
| Unit References: | Common, M.S., (1996), Environmental and Resource Economics: An Introduction, 2nd ed, London, Longman. Gilpin, A., (1999). Environmental Economics: A Critical Review, London, John Wiley Ltd. Thomas, I., (1998), Environmental Impact Assessment in Australia: Theory and Practice, 2nd ed, Sydney, The Federation Press. |
| Unit Texts: | Barron, W.F. Perlack, R.D. and Boland, J.J., (1998), Fundamentals of Economics for Environmental Managers, Westport, Quorum Books. Tietenberg, T.H., (1996), Environmental and Resource Economics, 4th ed, New York, Harper Collins. |
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| Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Continuous Assessment 70%, Examination 30%. This is a Grade/Mark assessment. |
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | |
Current as of: February 2, 2004
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