Resource and Environmental Economics

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
ECON 3000
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Course ID
200323
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
3
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

This course applies the critical thinking and practical reasoning of economic analysis to the management of environmental and natural resources and examines the role of economic theory in understanding and solving environmental and resource problems. Domestic and international empirical evidence will illustrate real-world applications and implications. There will be a strong focus on topical policy issues, such as, air and water pollution, species loss, single-use plastics, renewable and non-renewable resource management (fisheries, forests, and minerals), and the impact of trade. A key assessment component will involve students undertaking a significant policy project regarding a topical resource or environmental issue.

  • Environmental Economics
  • Resource Economics
  • Interjurisdictional Issues

Course learning outcomes

  • Apply economic analysis to the management of the environment and natural resources
  • Analyse theoretical and empirical research in environmental and natural resource economics
  • Explain how relevant economic theory and empirical applications can be used to address contemporary environmental and natural resource issues
  • Demonstrate good inter-personal and communication skills in the application of economic analysis to environmental and natural resource issues

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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