Ecological Economics (Certificate of Graduate Study)
University of Vermont
| Program Description | Information |
|---|---|
| Program Location | Burlington, VT |
| Program Type | Graduate Certificate/Diploma |
| Program Discipline | Economics |
| Local or Distance-Education? | Local-only |
| Full-time or Part-time? | Both |
| Program Homepage | Link |
Program Description
Ecological economics is a transdisciplinary field of study that broadly examines the relationships between ecological and economic systems. It differs from both conventional economics and ecology by emphasizing environment-economy interactions.
Ecological economics is based on the assumption that the economy is a subsystem of a larger ecological life support system. Understanding this relationship is central to meeting humanity's current environmental challenges, as well as building a sustainable future. Ecological economists strive for an ecologically sustainable, socially equitable, and economically efficient future.
The Certificate of Graduate Study in Ecological Economics is overseen by the following committee:
Dr. Jon Erickson
Dr. Joshua Farley
Gary Flomenhoft
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