Course Description
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Course Name
Environmental Economics
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Host University
University of Stirling
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Location
Stirling, Scotland
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Area of Study
Economics
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Prerequisites
Introduction to Economics
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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SCQF Credits
20 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits5
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units7
Hours & Credits
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Overview
The objective of the module is to discuss problems such as pollution, sustainable growth and development,destruction of biodiversity, and global warming. It will also learn knowledge on tools developed in the coreeconomics modules to appreciate and analyse issues related to the environment, in both national andinternational contexts. Finally it will provide an introduction to environmental economics, resource economicsand ecological economics.
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