Study Material / Conservation Economics (April 2026)
Conservation Economics
April 2026
3 credits
12 weeks
Prof. Ankur Awadhiya
IIT Kanpur
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The times are changing: we live in an era when issues such as climate change, over population, pollution, habitat loss and mass extinction of species are no longer just academic concepts; we are witnessin g them in our daily lives and suffering their consequences. Thus, the need of the hour is to understand the Economics of Conservation to create an environment where we can use technologies to solve our problems. In this course, we shall look at the processes of Conventional Economics that have led to the destruction of the environment by putting profits above everything, and how we can solve these issues of Conventional Economics with a better understanding of Economics – Green Economics.
Last updated in January 2026.
Week 1
What is Economics?
  • Introduction to the Course,Making Decisions-I
  • Making Decisions-II & Interactions-I
  • Intecractions-II & Working of the Economy
Week 2
What is Conservation?
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Week 3
Modern impacts necessitating conservation
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Week 4
Threats to wildlife
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Week 5
How can Economics help?
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Week 6
Markets: Places where Economics works
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Week 7
Markets, welfare and conservation
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Week 8
Public sector and conservation
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Week 9
Industrial organisation and conservation
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Week 10
Labour market economics and conservation
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Week 11
Practical issues in Economics and Conservation
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Week 12
Case Studies
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