Introduction to Ecological Economics

The Human Sub-System

Module Topic: Macroeconomics: GNP and Welfare, Money, Distribution, Monetary and fiscal policy

 

 

 

Course Learning Outcome(s): 

1.     Formulate a whole system approach to the human subsystem structure and function.

 

 

 

 

Module Outcome(s):

 

1.     Analyze the current distribution, the role of distribution in quality of life and economic efficiency. Examine mechanisms for creating a more desirable distribution.

 

Activities:

1.     Read material on Distribution.

2.     Read newspaper articles on distribution and class mobility (census results)

3.     View video on the l-curve: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=woIkIph5xcU, or see web-site http://www.lcurve.org

4.     Project work: Create a list of key stakeholders

 

Self Check:

Answer the module questions and see the syllabus for additional material you should understand.

Submit as Proof(s) of Learning:

Activity 4

 For more information about this module and its contents, contact your instructor.

 

 

At the end of this section you should be able to answer the following questions:

á What is the Gini coefficient?

á What is the difference between functional and personal distribution of income?

á What is discounting, how does it work, and what are its implications for intergenerational distribution?