ECON 3332

Resource Economics

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This course focuses on intertemporal economics and the economics of market failure as they pertain to the use of natural resources. A selection of resource sectors will also be discussed. Fisheries, agriculture, forestry, and energy represent possibilities, but this will vary from year to year.

Sections

Lecture

From the syllabus

From the Fall 2026 syllabus by Ruth Forsdyke. Open the PDF

Grading

20%MidtermOct 22; in person on paper
40%Final examIn person on paper; scheduled by Registrar
12%Assignments (3)Best 2 of 3
4%Poster proposalDue Nov 5; meet with professor beforehand
12%Poster presentationPresent Nov 24 or 26
4%Poster session attendance and reflectionAttend Nov 24 and 26; reflection due Nov 27
8%ParticipationIncludes attendance and engagement

Textbooks

  • The Economics of Natural Resource Use, John M. Hartwick and Nancy D. Olewiler (optional)
  • Environmental and Natural Resource Economics, Kentaka Aruga (optional)

Course rules

Missed midterm
Email the professor as soon as possible with a signed Declaration of Absence; there is no make-up, and the final absorbs its weight.
Missed final
Email the professor as soon as possible to arrange an alternative exam for a valid reason.
Late assignments
Late work loses up to 5% per day and is not accepted after answers are posted.
Attendance
Participation marks include attendance, engagement, and class activities.
Class technology
Phones are prohibited; laptops are strongly discouraged, but tablets may be used for notes.
Illness
Do not attend class if you test positive for COVID; catch up using online content and other students' notes.

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