ECO8002 Environmental Economics for Sustainable Growth (FOBUS)

Units 1.0 (Economics) Band 2

Students are required to have access to a personal computer, e-mail capabilities and Internet access to USQConnect. Current details of computer requirements can be found at http://www.usq.edu.au/handbook/current/busgeninfo.html

Synopsis

This course develops principles of environmental economics and explores their use in the design of policies for sustainable growth. Both macro and microeconomic principles and their application are covered, as is the essence of the economic appraisal of projects. Both economic valuation techniques and market-based approaches are explored. General emphasis is placed upon the improvement of economic welfare through the application of economic principles in the search for sustainable growth.