Fall 2019 - ECON 383 D100
Selected Topics in Economics (3)
Class Number: 3024
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Fri, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby -
Exam Times + Location:
Dec 7, 2019
Sat, 3:30–6:30 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Gulriz Barkin
gbarkin@sfu.ca
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Prerequisites:
To be determined by the instructor subject to approval by the department chair.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
The subject matter will vary from term to term.
COURSE DETAILS:
Selected Topics: Environmental Economics and Policy
Prerequisites: ECON 103 and Econ 105, 60 units.
Description: This course covers the economic analysis of environmental issues with an emphasis on the implications for the design of appropriate policy measures. The main topics include economic efficiency, externalities and public goods, cost-benefit analysis, valuation of environmental goods, analysis of environmental policies in theory and practice, sustainability and economic growth.
Grading
- 3 assignments (5% each) 15%
- Midterm 30%
- Final exam 55%
Materials
REQUIRED READING:
Keohane, O.K. & Olmstead, S.M. Markets and the Environment, 2nd Edition, Island Press, 2016.
ISBN: 978-1610916073
Additional readings will be assigned throughout the semester and will be available either in library reserve or posted on Canvas.
Information regarding readings and exams will be provided in the first class.
Department Undergraduate Notes:
***NO TUTORIALS DURING THE FIRST WEEK OF CLASSES***
Students requiring accommodations as a result of a disability must contact the Centre for Accessible Learning (CAL) at 778-782-3112 or caladmin@sfu.ca.
Registrar Notes:
SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating. Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.
Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community. Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS