ECON 250 - Economics of Sustainability

5 CR

Study issues of environmental, resource and sustainable economics using basic economic principles. Topics include: economics of renewable resources, full-cost accounting, natural capital and social capital, international environmental trade and regulation, and ecological economics. Explore how sustainability economics can be integrated in corporate financial analysis and inform decision-making at all levels.

Recommended: 30 prior college credits.
Course Outcomes

Present the key concepts and elements of sustainability economics and how it differs from “traditional” economic models sustainability economics.
Present the history and evolution of sustainability, green and ecological economics concepts.
Explain how industries and markets interact with the environment in term of economic impact.
Discuss policy and economic issues in terms of extracting, pricing and consuming resources, as well as disposing of waste.
Using case studies, select tools and develop and analyze metrics for ecological, business and social economic risks and benefits.
Apply sustainability economic concepts to evaluate various business and public policy strategies.
Using sound economic principles, develop a business case for integrating sustainability economics principles and metrics in corporate financial analysis.
Develop a proposal with supporting documentation to make a presentation to corporate managers and inform decision-making.

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