Tag Archives: Ecological economics

Topic 10: Water Management

In topic 10 is the final topic of my Environmental and Ecological Accounting for Sustainable Development unit. This week we looked at Water Management. Below are my answers for this weeks questions. 10A – in 200 words: ‘Without a price on water, it will never … Continue reading

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Topic 8: Economic Instruments.

In topic 8 of my Environmental and Ecological Accounting for Sustainable Development unit, we looked at Economic Instruments. Below are my answers for this weeks questions. 8A In 200 words: ‘Under what conditions can sustainable development be achieved?’ In the United Nations report “Our Common … Continue reading

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Topic 7: Ecosystem good and services

In topic 7 of my Environmental and Ecological Accounting for Sustainable Development unit, we looked at Ecosystem good and services. Finally, we are getting to the meaty end of this unit. I hope you will enjoy my answers to this weeks … Continue reading

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Topic 4: Market Systems: Supply and Demand

Previously, I was sharing my assignments with you for my uni subject Environmental and Ecological Economics for Sustainable Development. I have been so busy that I have only just realised that I haven’t shared any assessment items with you guys for quite … Continue reading

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So this Easter…

I just wanted to spend a few minutes to relay to you about our Easter purchases and hopefully influence any last-minute purchases today or for coming years. Instead of buying Joes grandmother and mother the usual box of Cadbury Roses, we opted to … Continue reading

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What is it to be human?

I had the wonderful fortune of attending a presentation on ethics and sustainability recently conducted by Dr Liz Baker. It is the first time I’ve heard her speak, and I honestly hope it isn’t the last.  I wanted to share … Continue reading

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The economic road to sustainability – Part 1

Value vs Price: Why Value is important. The economy systematically places value on scare resources (McTaggart et al., 2003). It is important to clarify that value is not the same as price; price relates to the cost in the market … Continue reading

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