Homework
Length: 8 pages.
Purpose:
The purpose of this homework is to provide students with an opportunity to develop an independent analysis of an issue related to environmental economics using concepts and theories learned in class.
Description:
The term paper for this course is an open-ended homework that is intended to sharpen your writing, research and critical analysis skills. The project is designed to ensure that you are familiar with the process of conducting online research on an issue related to environmental economics and compiling a report based on that research using concepts and theories learned in class. The paper should focus on a topic of your choosing related to material covered in the course. The paper should have a strong economic focus and should use economic data and/or reasoning to support your analysis and assertions.
CHOOSE ONE SUBJECT FROM THE LIST BELOW TO WRITE ABOUT:
• Economics of alternative energy (wind, solar, etc.)
• Market-based approaches to conservation
• Economics of hybrid and electric vehicles
• Economic and environmental trade-offs in use of paper vs plastic
• Invasive species economics (e.g., impacts and control)
• Economics of fisheries management (e.g., U.S. catch shares programs)
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
• The answer must be using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, typed, with one-inch margins on all sides.
• The response also includes a cover page containing the student's name, the title of the homework, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
• Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.