ECW3150

Natural resources and environment

(BUS)

Ms Carol Jeffs

6 points + 3 class hours per week + OCDL, approximately 12 hours per week + First semester + Gippsland + Prerequisites: ECW1102, ECW2120, or equivalent

Synopsis: Economic systems and environmental problems. Suitability of the market system to deal with environmental problems. The need for government intervention. Microeconomic principles and decision making in the management of privately and publicly owned renewable and non-renewable natural resources. International, national and regional policies addressing natural resources and environment.

Assessment: Essay work of approximately 4000 words: 60% + Examination (2 hours): 40 %