The application of economic models and rational choice to decision making in
resource management. The course objectives include the application of the
economic principles and concepts to modern forest management and policy issues,
and developing models for valuation of forest investments, and non-timber forest values and services. The purpose is to understand multi-objective optimization models for sustainable natural resources management that focus on economic prosperity, ecological viability, and social acceptance.
Credit Weight:
0.5
Offering:
3-0; or 3-0