Wednesday, June 4, 2014

The limits to growth theory, critique or support using (a) specific example(s).

The purpose of the essay is to provide students with the opportunity to showcase their understanding of the concepts, techniques and methodologies presented in the course.
-This essay is not intended as a research-oriented work. Instead, the essay should focus on the decision-making process, the incentives of the various interested parties, and how concepts such as externalities, equity, and efficiency play a role in the economic treatment of environmental issues.
-Students will be evaluated on the appropriate use of course and topic-specific terminology, the ability to frame arguments and analysis within the economic modeling structures studied in the course, and in their ability to present coherent, clear, balanced and creative arguments in support of their positions.
-Students are permitted to use graphical or numerical illustrations as a narrative tool for the purposes of demonstrating a particular motivation, or to elucidate a feature of a position or argument being proposed.
-The essay is required to be 1500-2000 words in length.

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