Environmental and Climate Economics
Issued by
Griffith University
Earners understand global environmental problems and different types of market failures, environmental externalities, market-based instruments, economic valuation, cost-benefit analysis, the role of governments, and the economics of pollution control. Earners have learned how to apply economic approaches to characterise environmental problems at both the local and global levels.
Additional DetailsSkills
Earning Criteria
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Earners have attended at least 2 of the 3 lectures (4 of the 6 hours).
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Earners have answered 4-5 self-reflection questions that are discussed at the beginning of the following lecture giving them the opportunity to self-assess if they have understood the topics.
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Earners have written a short report (1,000-1,500 words) based on one challenge they face in their professional life where they relate that challenge to the content of the course.