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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