ECO370
ECO 370 Week 1 Individual Assignment Economics and the Environment
Complete the University Material: Economics and the Environment Worksheet. Respond to each question with a 150- to 250-word paragraph.
ECO 370 Week 1 DQ 1
Describe an industry that is linked to a natural resource economy. What economic advantages can be realized for that industry by functioning in a sustainable manner? What costs could this industry face in implementing a sustainable business model? Do you think those costs are justified?
Why or why not?
ECO 370 Week 1 DQ 2
Consider two methods for achieving less water use in a community. The first method includes trying to convince people to apply water conservation measures and to use less water at current prices. The second method involves driving up the price of water. Discuss the merits of both
approaches. Which one do you think would be more effective? Why?
ECO 370 Week 2 Individual Assignment Impact Classification Environmental Impact Assessment and Economic Impact Assessment
Resources: Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement for Geothermal Leasing in the Western United States from the Bureau of Land Management’s website, Ch. 5 & 6 of the text, and this week’s Electronic Reading Reserves
Choose one of the following chapters of the Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement for Geothermal Leasing in the Western United States:
Chapter 11: Tongass National Forest/Anchorage District Leases in Alaska
Chapter 12: El Centro Field Office Leases in Southern California
Chapter 13: Modoc National Forest/Surprise Field Office Leases in Northeastern California
Chapter 14: Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest/Battle Mountain District Leases in Nevada
Chapter 15: Mount Hood National Forest/Prineville Field Office Leases in Oregon
Chapter 16: Willamette National Forest/Salem District Leases in Oregon
Chapter 17: Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest/Spokane District Leases in Washington
ECO 370 Week 2 DQ 1
Provide an example of a company that is considering reducing air pollution emissions. How might the company analyze short- and long-term costs and benefits? To continue the discussion, review the response of a classmate and post a reply asking questions and providing constructive
feedback about your classmate’s analysis?
ECO 370 Week 2 DQ 2
Why is environmental and economic impact analysis important? What information is important for decision makers to consider when evaluating new development project proposals.
ECO 370 Week 3 Learning Team Assignment BenefitCost Analysis Presentation
ECO 370 Week 3 DQ 1
Define property rights in the context of environmental systems. In a society without private or collective property rights, how would the environment suffer?
ECO 370 Week 3 DQ 2
How can emission charges encourage businesses to be innovative? Provide a specific example of this. Compare this approach with a standard regulation from a central authority.
ECO 370 Week 4 Individual Assignment Policy Implications and Evaluation Matrix
ECO 370 Week 4 Learning Team Assignment City of Kelsey Energy Policy Presentation
ECO 370 Week 4 DQ 1
What are the advantages and disadvantages of transferable discharge permits? Was the approach taken with the 1990 Clean Air Act transferable discharge permit program appropriate? Why or why not? What alternative approach do you recommend?
ECO 370 Week 4 DQ 2
What factors might undermine a water quality trading program? What are some characteristics that successful water quality trading programs share?
ECO 370 Week 5 IndividualAssignment Kyoto Protocol and Global Warming Evaluation
ECO 370 Week 5 Learning Team Assignment Environmental Economics, Disparity, and International Agreements Presentation
ECO 370 Week 5 DQ 1