| Code: | SSUD71-211 |
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Description
This subject considers the economics of sustainability from a broader base of analysis and evaluation than the traditional focus of economics. In this analysis sustainability pays attention to comprehensive outcomes of events and actions insofar as they can be anticipated at present and takes a longer term view of the process and results in the community. It examines the environmental aspect with the ecological footprint, environmental issues and includes social factors embodied in the triple bottom linestandards for urban and community effects.
Subject details
Learning outcomes
- Demonstrate an understanding of the historical development of sustainability concepts.
- Identify and apply fundamental economic concepts relating to sustainable development.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the key environmental, social and economic issues that are relevant to contemporary sustainability issues.
- Critically evaluate issues relating to sustainability and the role of economics in sustainable development.
- Apply economic concepts to critically analyse sustainability case studies.
Enrolment requirements
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Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.
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