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ECW3150

Natural resources and environment ( 6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL)

Undergraduate
(BUS)

Leader: Associate Professor Lionel Frost

Offered:
Gippsland First semester 2006 (OCL)

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(s) (4000 words): 40% + Examination (2 hours): 60 %

Contact Hours: 3 hours per week

Prerequisites: ECW1102, ECW2120, or equivalent