Economics Instruction
- Simulations are used to provide experiential learning opportunities and demonstrate the reliability of theoretical concepts
- Outstanding economics instructors foster critical thinking about difficult environmental and social problems
- Examination of current environmental issues promotes discussion
- Key topics covered during the program include:
- Tragedy of the commons
- World fisheries
- Wealth creation
- Endangered species
- Climate change
- Land use
- Air and water quality
- Key concepts covered in the program include:
- Marginal decision-making
- Institutions
- Externalities
- Scarcity
- Pricing
- Opportunity cost
- Incentives
Field Trip
Environment & the Economy features a field trip designed to illuminate 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. Specific details about location and schedule will be confirmed in orientation materials.
Leadership Instruction
- Leadership topics farmed through the effective Hero’s Journey framework
- Goal is to improve participants ability to work and lead teams and to connect responsible leadership and the economic way of thinking