Undergraduate MUR-SUS305-2020

Economics of Sustainability

Approach the topic of sustainability from an economic standpoint. Investigate some of the economic tools and techniques decision-makers draw on to address sustainability problems. Address where climate change fits into this discussion.

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Duration

13 weeks

Study method

100% online

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Assessments

Subjects may require attendance

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

31 Aug 2020

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Subject details

What you'll learn

On successful completion of the subject you should be able to:

more readily understand existing economic perspectives as they pertain to sustainability
analyse contemporary debates surrounding issues of sustainability and economic development
engage in contemporary debates surrounding issues of sustainability and economic development.

Topics covered

- Economics and sustainability: An uneasy marriage?
- Economic tools for decision makers
- Economics and climate change
- Economic growth alternatives
- Economics for sustainability
Study resources
- Print materials
  - Study guide

Entry requirements

Others

Students must have completed 18 credit points (6 OUA subjects) at Level 1 before enrolling in this subject.

Special requirements

No special requirements

Description

This intensive subject explores the interplay between economics and sustainability. Students will examine the explanatory power and policy impact of the dominant neoclassical economics paradigm in order to understand its benefits and limitations in relation to sustainability. The subject provides an overview of economic tools and techniques for dealing with sustainability problems and introduces alternative economic perspectives, which challenge economic orthodoxy.

Please Note: All students studying at Murdoch University will need to complete the compulsory unit, Murdoch Academic Passport (MAP100), which only takes 2-3 hours to complete online. Find out more: http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/MurdochAcademicPassport.

Assessments

Final Invigilated Exam (40%)
Written Assignment (50%)
Online Participation (10%)

Textbooks

Current study term (30 Aug 20 to 29 Nov 20)

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