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Natural Resource Economics

Cranfield University

Short course

In Bedfordshire ()

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Description

  • Type

    Short course

Economic models are used to analyse current resource management  challenges, distinguishing between renewable and nonrenewable  resources. The course is delivered mainly  through case studies focusing on major types of natural  resources, and integrates strongly with those dealing in  welfare economics and policy.

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Subjects

  • Economics

Course programme

What you will learn On successful completion of this course you will:
  • Demonstrate a conceptual understanding of stocks and flows applied to natural resources and related ecosystems and the role of economic theory in resource allocation decisions
  • Demonstrate a systematic understanding of and apply methods of economic analysis to support practical decision making for the management of natural resources, consistent with the concept of sustainable development.


Core content
  • Introduction: sustainable development, natural capital and ecosystems services
  • Theoretical frameworks for economically optimal use of non-renewable and renewable resources
  • Theory into practice: Economic dimensions of the management of natural resources: land and soils, energy, minerals, water, biodiversity, marine fisheries, forestry
  • Implications for natural resource and environmental policy.


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