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Economics of Sustainability

Undergraduate | MUR-SUS305 | 2018

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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.

Study method
100% online
Assessments
Subject may require attendance
Entry requirements
Prior study needed
Duration
13 weeks

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Economics of Sustainability

About this subject

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

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

Entry requirements

Others

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

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.

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