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Program Content & Topics

E&E is designed to give students a new perspective on environmental issues society is facing.

During the week-long program, the following concepts will be covered:ÌýÌý

Economics InstructionÌýÌý

  • Simulations are used to provide experiential learning opportunities and demonstrate the reliability of theoretical conceptsÌýÌýÌý
  • Outstanding economics instructors foster critical thinking about difficult environmental and social problemsÌýÌý
  • Examination of current environmental issues promotes discussionÌýÌý
  • Key topics covered during the program include:ÌýÌý
    • Tragedy of the commonsÌýÌý
    • World fisheriesÌýÌý
    • Wealth creationÌýÌý
    • Endangered speciesÌýÌý
    • Climate changeÌýÌý
    • Land useÌýÌý
    • Air and water qualityÌýÌý
    • Key concepts covered in the program include:ÌýÌýÌý
    • Marginal decision-makingÌýÌý
    • InstitutionsÌýÌý
    • ExternalitiesÌýÌý
    • ScarcityÌýÌý
    • PricingÌýÌý
    • Opportunity costÌýÌýÌý
    • IncentivesÌýÌý

Field TripÌýÌý

Environment & the Economy features a field trip designed to spotlight a specific challenge and solution to environmental issues. Students will be able to evaluate policy and critically assess these issues by using a rational approach based on economic analysis.ÌýÌý

Leadership InstructionÌýÌý

  • Leadership topics framed through the effective Hero’s Journey framework.ÌýÌý
  • Goal is to improve participants ability to work and lead teams and to connect responsible leadership and the economic way of thinking.Ìý

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