ECM2361 · Monash University
Environmental issues in economics
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 2
- Workload
- ≈ 12 h / week
- Faculty
- Business and Economics
What it covers
This unit applies microeconomic theory to environmental problems, including air pollution and the over-exploitation of open access resources. It also discusses environmental valuation tools and policy options such as command and control and market-based approaches to address these problems. It also includes a discussion of the inverse relationship between the environment and economic activities through a number of selected topics such as international trade and the environment, and natural disasters.
Assessment
| Task | Type | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 3 - Examination | Examination | 30% |
| 2 - Project | Project | 40% |
| 1 - Exercise | Exercise | 30% |
When and where
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Winter semester | Malaysia | On-campus |