Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2024 - ECON 383 D100

Selected Topics in Economics (3)

Environ Econ & Policy

Class Number: 7018

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 8:30–11:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

    Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 8:30–11:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • 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:

Prerequisites: Econ 103 and Econ 105

This course covers the economic analysis of environmental issues with an emphasis on the design of appropriate policy measures. Real life applications will include air and water pollution, climate change and biodiversity loss.

Readings:

  • Introduction/Keohane and Olmstead - Chapter 1
  • Economic Efficiency and Environmental Protection/Keohane and Olmstead - Chapter 2
  • The Benefits and Costs of Environmental Protection/Keohane and Olmstead - Chapter 3
  • The Efficiency of Markets/Keohane and Olmstead - Chapter 4
  • Market Failures in the Environmental Realm/Keohane and Olmstead - Chapter 5
  • Principles of Market-Based Environmental Policy/Keohane and Olmstead - Chapter 8
  • The Case for Market-Based Instruments in the Real World/Keohane and Olmstead - Chapter 9
  • Market Based Instruments in Practice/Keohane and Olmstead - Chapter 10
  • Climate Change; Issues and Policies
  • Sustainability and Economic Growth/Keohane and Olmstead - Chapter 11

 

Grading

  • In class quizzes (weekly) 10%
  • 3 assignments (5% each) 15%
  • Midterm 25%
  • Final exam 50%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Keohane & Olmstead. Markets and the Environment, 2nd Edition, ISBN- 9781610916073.

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.


REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Department Undergraduate Notes:

Please note that, as per Policy T20.01, the course requirements (and grading scheme) outlined here are subject to change up until the end of the first week of classes.

Final exam schedules will be released during the second month of classes. If your course has a final exam, please ensure that you are available during the entire final exam period until you receive confirmation of your exam dates. 

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.

***NO TUTORIALS DURING THE FIRST WEEK OF CLASSES***

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity website 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

RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.