An Introductory Course in Environmental and Natural Resource Economics

An introductory course on Environmental and Natural Resource Economics for Economists April 30th -May 20th 2007
SANDEE is organizing a three-week training course in Environmental and Natural Resource Economics for Economists from April 30 -May 20, 2007. The course is meant for practicing South Asian economists interested in upgrading their skills and learning related to Environmental and Natural Resource Economics.
Workshop objectives: The workshop seeks to provide economists with the skills necessary to teach environmental and natural resource economics and to undertake research in this area. The course will cover economic issues underlying sustainable development, poverty-environment interactions, and natural resource use and pollution management. Participants will be exposed to basic theoretical issues and economic tools and methodologies for analyzing environmental problems in developing countries. The course does not seek to be comprehensive but will give participants a sound introduction to the literature, theory and methods used in environment and natural resource economics.
Who should attend the course? The ideal participant has a Masters or Ph.D. in economics and a good understanding of micro-economics, quantitative economics and econometrics. Economists who have already had training in basic environmental economics through other programs or universities are not eligible. Mid-career faculty and researchers and women are encouraged to apply. Priority will be given to teachers and researchers who have either submitted or are considering submitting a research proposal to SANDEE.
What can you expect to do during the course? Participants are expected to read material prior to the course and participate in detailed assignments and discussions during the course. Participants will also be expected to present a research concept note at the end of the course. The draft course agenda is available below for your review and information.
We request you to pass this information to interested colleagues. We are also seeking nominations from SANDEE resource-people and from colleagues who have been part of SANDEE activities. Approximately 25 participants will be selected.
Interested applicants from South Asian countries should write to the SANDEE secretariat with the following information:
a)
a cover letter indicating how such a course will be useful in your teaching and research activities.
b)
the name of the person nominating you;
c)
a three page concept note for a research proposal in environmental economics. The note should discuss the following issues: the research problem and policy relevance, the research question(s), literature review, theory and methods and conclusions;
d)
a CV with institutional affiliation, professional responsibilities/activities, age and most recent research publications.
Please email the letter and attachments to Anuradha Kafle at anuradhak@sandeeonline.org and anu.sandee@gmail.com no later than February 15, 2007.