ARBE6606
10 units
6000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course aims to apply economic principles and concepts to make decisions in the context of disaster risk management and post-disaster redevelopment. This course will also enable students to appreciate the lessons of economics in day-to-day life.
Availability
Not currently offered.
This Course was last offered in Trimester 2 - 2023.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate how economics can inform disaster resilience
2. Apply economic concepts to deliver the objectives of Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO)
3. Apply economic concepts to develop disaster risk reduction strategies
4. Apply economic concepts for making decisions on the sustainable post-disaster response and redevelopment
Content
- Economics and disaster resilience
- Basic Micro and Macro Economic principles
- Cost-Benefit Analysis
- Role of government policy in disaster risk management
- Uncertainty, Government Policy and Insurance
- Sustainable development and social justice
- Governance and Economics in disaster
- Innovation and Disaster Risk Management.
Assessment items
Written Assignment: Assignment 1
Written Assignment: Assignment 2
Written Assignment: Assignment 3
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.