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Course Description
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Course Name
Natural Resource Economics
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Host University
University of Glasgow
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Location
Glasgow, Scotland
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Area of Study
Economics
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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Scotcat Credits
15 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits4
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units1
Hours & Credits
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Overview
This course aims to familiarise students with the differing categories of natural resources and an explanation and critique of the economic theory associated with their optimal use. The general context is that of the 'sustainable development /carrying capacity' debate and the potential constraints that natural resource availability may pose to the processes of economic development. The course will have a multidisciplinary flavour and some basic knowledge of the physical and biological sciences is helpful. The history of concern over 'limits to growth' will be discussed alongside explanations for the failure of earlier forecast 'doomsday' predictions to materialise! The issue of climate change will also be incorporated since 'absorptive capacity' is recognised as a pressing resource constraint issue.
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.
ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credits are converted to semester credits/quarter units differently among U.S. universities. Students should confirm the conversion scale used at their home university when determining credit transfer.
Please note that some courses with locals have recommended prerequisite courses. It is the student's responsibility to consult any recommended prerequisites prior to enrolling in their course.