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Environmental economics

ECX2360

Synopsis

The role of government in regulating the interaction between the economy and the environment; application of microeconomic theory to environmental problems, including air pollution, climate change and the over-exploitation of open access resources; using the tools such as environmental valuation and cost-benefit analysis to discuss policy options ranging from command and control to market based approaches to address these problems.

Sourced from the Monash Handbook 2026.

Quick facts

Credit points
6
Level
2
Audience
Undergraduate
Type
Coursework
School
Faculty of Business and Economics
Faculty
Department of Economics
Handbook year
2026

Prerequisites (4)

What it unlocks

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Offerings (2)

  • First semesterCaulfield · ON-CAMPUS
  • Second semesterClayton · ON-CAMPUS

Listed in 5 areas of study

  • Economics and business strategyMicroeconomics
  • EconomicsEnergy, environment and sustainability
  • Economics and economic policyCluster 1: Sustainability
  • Sustainability and responsible managementCore units
  • Sustainability and responsible managementCaulfield and Clayton units