ECW3150 - Natural resources and environment

Leader: Associate Professor Lionel Frost

Offered

Not offered in 2007

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 ECW2731 or equivalent