Explains the essential economic concepts and theory relevant to environmental issues. It reviews economic theories of pollution and management of natural resources, and how these can inform environmental policy. The impact of macroeconomic policies on the environment and the role of international environmental agreements on transboundary issues are examined.
This module can also be taken as a short course for professional development or as a taster of the full degree, diploma or certificate programme. To apply please fill in the short course application form available on the Centre for Development, Environment and Policy (SOAS) website [external link].