This program provides tools of economic analysis at an advanced level and applies them to policy issues in environmental and resource management. Areas covered include environmental economics, agricultural and resource economics, energy economics, economic development, and econometric methods. A common theme is the integration of economic methods and approaches into environmental and resource-related decision-making at the local, national, and international levels.

 

Career Options

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Employment Opportunities

Potential employment outcomes include in positions in research institutes, the public service, international agencies, the private sector, and civil society organisations.

 

Learning Outcomes

1. Use advanced tools to analyse key issues in environmental and resource economics.
2. Design and evaluate policies affecting the environment and natural resources.
3. Demonstrate a critical understanding of the academic literature in applied economics and economic policy.
4. Undertake independent research in applied economics and policy, especially in environmental and resource economics.
5. Communicate concepts and policy ideas in environmental and resource economics.