Fall 2025 - REM 621 G100
Ecological Economics (5)
Class Number: 3141
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2025: Mon, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
BurnabySep 3 – Dec 2, 2025: Wed, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Andres Cisneros-Montemayor
acisnero@sfu.ca
1 778 782-3160
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
Introduction to economic concepts for management of the environment and specific natural resources. Key topics include market failure, cost-benefit analysis, non-market valuation, pollution economics, analysis of transboundary environmental problems and the application of economics to sustainable development analysis and policies.
Materials
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Registrar Notes:
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