Language used should cover specific economic vocabulary and concepts used throughout the course to clearly demonstrate student mastery of concepts
The purpose of this assignment 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:
Cost-benefit analysis
Pluralistic Values
Shared Renewable Resources
Prisoners Dilemma
Cap and Trade
Carbon Tax
Willingness to Pay
The term paper for this course is an open-ended assignment that is intended to sharpen your research, writing and critical analysis skills. The project is designed to ensure that you are familiar with the process of conducting scholarly 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.
The paper should begin with a concise introductory paragraph that (1) states the problem/issue/topic you have selected and (2) summarizes your position on the topic, anticipating your conclusion. The remainder of the paper should explain and support your position. That being said, you should not write in the first person, and you should formulate your paper so that the writing and arguments target a professional scientific audience in the broad field of environmental policy and management. Language used should cover specific economic vocabulary and concepts used throughout the course to clearly demonstrate student mastery of concepts. Any specific and technical concepts should be defined for the audience.
Your paper should include:
A title page (using APA format)
A narrative of 8 pages (not including title page, reference list, or appendices; using APA format)
A reference list (using APA format) with at least seven scholarly sources that have been cited within the text
At least one graph and/or table (using APA format)
Please use APA format for in-text citations in the body of your paper for all facts and figures. Your paper will be automatically run through turnitin on submission.
Be sure to proof your paper for grammar and spelling. You are writing for a professional audience, and your delivery and organization must reflect this.