eco2ere env.
PRINCIPLES OF ENVIRONMENTAL & RESOURCE ECONOMICS
ECO2ERE
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject you will explore the basic relationships between the economy and the environment and learn how to tackle environmental and natural resource degradation issues using economic principles and methods. In particular, you will examine the theoretical framework for the optimal management of natural resources and environmental quality, using various analytical tools including benefit-cost analysis and different policy approaches such as command-and-control and incentive-based strategies to address environmental externalities.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorSuzanne O'Keefe
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | All reading materials are provided online | Prescribed | All materials are provided online | ALL READING MATERIALS ARE PROVIDED ONLINE |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. explain basic linkages between the economy and the environment and the economic decision-making framework
- Activities:
- On line activities, tutorial exercises
02. describe environmental valuation techniques and analyse environmental problems using cost-benefit principles;
- Activities:
- Tutorial exercises, on line activities
03. compare how lack of well-defined property rights, externalities and market failures contribute to environmental problems;
- Activities:
- Tutorial exercises
04. apply the principles of optimal allocation of resources over time; and
- Activities:
- Assignment, tutorial exercises
05. evaluate various policy instruments for efficient management of environmental and natural resources.
- Activities:
- On line activities, tutorial exercises
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2017, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDavid Walker
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"Delivered via LMS"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 1500-word assignment | 30 | 02, 05 | |
| tutorial exercises (1000 word equivalent) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| one two-hour final examination (2000 word equivalent) | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Albury-Wodonga, 2017, Summer 3, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzanne O'Keefe
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 06 - 07
Five 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 06 to week 07 and delivered via online.
"Delivered via LMS"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 1500-word assignment | 30 | 02, 05 | |
| tutorial exercises (1000 word equivalent) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| one two-hour final examination (2000 word equivalent) | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Bendigo, 2017, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDavid Walker
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"Delivered via LMS"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 1500-word assignment | 30 | 02, 05 | |
| tutorial exercises (1000 word equivalent) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| one two-hour final examination (2000 word equivalent) | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Bendigo, 2017, Summer 3, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzanne O'Keefe
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 06 - 07
Five 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 06 to week 07 and delivered via online.
"Delivered via LMS"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 1500-word assignment | 30 | 02, 05 | |
| tutorial exercises (1000 word equivalent) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| one two-hour final examination (2000 word equivalent) | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Melbourne, 2017, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDavid Walker
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"Delivered via LMS"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 1500-word assignment | 30 | 02, 05 | |
| tutorial exercises (1000 word equivalent) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| one two-hour final examination (2000 word equivalent) | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Melbourne, 2017, Summer 3, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzanne O'Keefe
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 06 - 07
Five 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 06 to week 07 and delivered via online.
"Delivered via LMS"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 1500-word assignment | 30 | 02, 05 | |
| tutorial exercises (1000 word equivalent) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| one two-hour final examination (2000 word equivalent) | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Mildura, 2017, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDavid Walker
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"Delivered via LMS"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 1500-word assignment | 30 | 02, 05 | |
| tutorial exercises (1000 word equivalent) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| one two-hour final examination (2000 word equivalent) | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Mildura, 2017, Summer 3, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzanne O'Keefe
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 06 - 07
Five 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 06 to week 07 and delivered via online.
"Delivered via LMS"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 1500-word assignment | 30 | 02, 05 | |
| tutorial exercises (1000 word equivalent) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| one two-hour final examination (2000 word equivalent) | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Shepparton, 2017, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDavid Walker
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"Delivered via LMS"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 1500-word assignment | 30 | 02, 05 | |
| tutorial exercises (1000 word equivalent) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| one two-hour final examination (2000 word equivalent) | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Shepparton, 2017, Summer 3, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzanne O'Keefe
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 06 - 07
Five 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 06 to week 07 and delivered via online.
"Delivered via LMS"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 1500-word assignment | 30 | 02, 05 | |
| tutorial exercises (1000 word equivalent) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| one two-hour final examination (2000 word equivalent) | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |