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ECOS2050: Methods in Agri-Environmental Economics
2027 unit information
This unit introduces the quantitative tools and economic principles used to analyse environmental and agricultural systems. Students learn to model production and resource allocation, evaluate decisions under uncertainty, and apply optimisation techniques to real-world policy issues. Topics include linear programming, dynamic optimisation, cost–benefit analysis, property rights, and non-market valuation. Through applied exercises, students develop skills to assess environmental risks, quantify trade-offs, and evaluate policies for efficient and sustainable resource management.
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| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Economics |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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ECON1001 or BUSS1040 or ECON1040 or AGEC1006 or AGRI1001 |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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AREC2005 |
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None |
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Semester 2 2027
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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