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Sustainable Development and Economic Policy (DS-761)
- Instructor Name: Shujaat Farooq | Bilal Aftab
- Credit Hours: 3
- PSPDG
- E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]
- Office Hours: 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Prerequisites For this Course:
None
Text Book(s):
None
Reference Book(s):
- Peter P. Rogers, Kazi F. Jalal, John A. Boyd. An Introduction of Sustainable Development. Glen Educational Foundation, Inc.
- Goldin I, Winters LA, eds. (1995). The Economics of Sustainable Development. Cambridge University Press.
- Sisey Asefa (2005). The Economics of Sustainable Development. Alcorn Publication Design
- Atkinson G., Dietz S., and Neumayer E. (2007) Handbook of Sustainable Development
- Sachs, Jeffrey D. (2015) The Age of Sustainable Development. Columbia University Press, 2015.
- K. Rao. Sustainable Development : Economics and Policy.
- (1994) Economic Policies for Sustainable Development.
- Herman E. (1996) Daily, Beyond Growth: The Economics of Sustainable Development, Beacon Press. Boston
Course Description
This course explores the intersection of economic policy and sustainable development, focusing on frameworks, challenges, and strategies to achieve economic growth while addressing environmental and social sustainability. Topics include the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Green Economics, policy trade-offs, and case studies based on global and regional contexts. The course specifically covers following objectives;
- Analyze the theoretical and practical dimensions of sustainable development.
- Evaluate the role of economic policies in promoting sustainability.
- Develop critical thinking skills to address real-world sustainability challenges.
- Engage with interdisciplinary approaches to balance economic growth and environmental stewardship.
Course Objectives
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, students will:
- Understand key concepts like sustainable development, green finance, and inclusive growth.
- Critically assess economic policy tools (e.g., carbon pricing) for sustainability.
- Design evidence-based policy recommendations.
- Present arguments effectively through written and oral formats.
- Improve critical thinking, and practical in-hands on writing skills and knowledge through case studies.
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