Economics in Environmental Policy
Economics
A course by
Lincoln University
An examination of economic models as applied to environmental decisions, including cost-benefit analysis and the co-dependent relationships between economics, ecology, and human behaviour.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
Core skills this course teaches
Introduction to resource economics, history, law, politics, and policy
Deliver an introduction to resource economics including its history, law, politics and policy.
Principles of resource economics
Explain the key principles that underpin resource economics.
Conduct and explain cost-benefit analysis
Conduct a resource economics-based cost benefit analysis and explain the underlying theory.
What You're Signing Up For
This course explores how economic principles and models are applied in the context of environmental decision-making. Students will learn about the history, law, politics, and policy elements of resource economics, conduct cost-benefit analysis, and analyze economic models relevant to the management of environmental resources. The course emphasizes the interconnectedness of economics, ecology, and human behaviour.
Course Content
- Introduction to resource economics: history, law, politics, and policy
- Principles of resource economics
- Cost-benefit analysis in resource economics
- Theory behind cost-benefit analysis
- Economic model building
- Bio-economic models incorporating human responses
- Optimal extraction patterns
- Policy instrument analysis
- Sensitivity analysis
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Environmental Policy
Economics
Public Policy
Future employment opportunities might be
Environmental Policy Analyst
Resource Economist
Environmental Consultant