EVSP502 - Environmental Economics

After successfully completing this course, you will be able to:

• LO-1 Evaluate the theoretical basis of environmental economics.
• LO 2 Examine key variables and theoretical frameworks that should be considered when incorporating economic interests into environmental policy and decision making.
• LO 3 Analyze the similarities and differences of specific environmental policies from culturally and geographically diverse areas of the world.
• LO 4 Assess current empirical evidence regarding environmental economic issues.
• LO 5 Analyze the economic impact of an environmental policy both spatially and temporally.
• LO 6 Evaluate the validity of current environmental policy as it relates to economic issues and drivers.

Required Readings - See the Lessons for additional readings and weekly lecture notes

Additional Resources:

Daly, H.E. and Farley, J. (2004). Ecological economics: principles and applications. Washington, DC: Island Press. Available from http://www.netlibrary.com.ezproxy2.apus.edu/urlapi.asp?action=summary&v=1&bookid=118237

Please go to the Environmental Policy & Management | Program Guide: Home in the APUS Library for additional resources:

http://apus.campusguides.com/environmental_policy_management?hs=a

Software Requirements

• Microsoft Office (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint)
• Adobe Acrobat Reader