ECON6018 Environmental Economics (University of Sydney): rated 2.6/5 overall across 2 reviews collected on USYD Wall.
ECON6018 is a University of Sydney course taught by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences in Economics. This page brings together its handbook details and what USYD students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 环境经济学
Type: Postgraduate
Credit points: 6
Subject area: Economics
Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Level: Postgraduate Level 6
Handbook year: 2026
In this unit of study emphasis is exclusively concerned with market failures that impact on the natural environment. Attention is given to why these market failures occur and what role there is for regulation and government policy.
ECON6018 has 2 scored reviews: overall 2.6/5 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 2 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 2.6/5).
On Reddit: "I did ECON6018 (post-grad unit). You learned about how natural resources are valued and a few different methods of doing so, methods of pollution abatement (e.g. standards, cap and trade schemes, taxes), and optimal levels of pollution. The subject matter was quite interesting b…"
On Reddit: "I hardly know anyone from the class, we had 1-2 sessions, then go online and no group assignment during the unit. I emailed to the prof and waiting hopefully."
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Q: Is ECON6018 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 2 reviews: overall 2.6/5. Only a few reviews so far, so treat this as a rough guide.
Q: Which faculty teaches ECON6018, and when is it offered?
A: ECON6018 is taught by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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