ECONS307-23B (HAM)

Economics of Land, Water and Environment

15 Points

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The University of Waikato
Academic Divisions
Division of Management
School of Accounting, Finance and Economics

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Convenor(s)

Riccardo Scarpa

Riccardo Scarpa
MSB.2.01
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riccardo.scarpa@waikato.ac.nz

Lecturer(s)

Carol Luengo Miranda

Carol Luengo Miranda
MSB.2.16
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carol.luengomiranda@waikato.ac.nz

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: denise.martin@waikato.ac.nz

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What this paper is about

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This paper addresses current issues in environmental economics preparing students for careers involving analysis of environmental challenges - especially those pertaining to the care and utilisation of land and water resources.
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How this paper will be taught

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This paper involves lectures and in class activities supported by reading and analysis outside of class time.
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Required Readings

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Details for required readings can be viewed on the Library Reading List Page (enter ECONS307 to search for reading list)

Tietenberg , T. & Lewis, L. (2018) Environmental and Natural Resource Economics. Pearson. Earlier editions authored by Tietenberg only, can also be used.

Buy a copy from Campus Books or other bookshops, there are also copies in the university library.

Tietenberg (2018) is available as a multi user e-book here. If all copies are in use try the 2014 edition here

Student Resources for Tietenberg (including quizzes) are available here

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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • Critically evaluate arguments for both regulatory and market-based solutions to environmental problems
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  • Describe and apply economic theory, concepts and methods in the field of environmental and natural resources economics
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  • Discuss and demonstrate how the economic concepts of property rights, externalities and non-excludability are linked to environmental problems
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  • Discuss and demonstrate how the economy and the environment interact
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  • Use economic reasoning and techniques to discuss, analyse and write about environmental issues
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Assessments

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How you will be assessed

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Test
18 Aug 2023
6:00 PM
20
2. Assignment
7 Sep 2023
11:00 PM
20
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
3. Group Project
12 Oct 2023
11:00 PM
20
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
4. Exercises
23 Oct 2023
11:00 PM
16
  • In Class: In Lecture
5. Final Test
30 Oct 2023
11:00 PM
24
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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