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Why study Economics of Sustainability?
Our Economics of Sustainability courses provide you with a deep understanding of how economic principles are applied to achieve sustainable use of resources. We will equip you with practical skills and knowledge to tackle real-world sustainability challenges, providing a strong foundation to meet the growing global need for ecological economists.
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Our Economics of Sustainability courses are written and delivered by world-leading academics to provide you with the combination of theoretical and practical knowledge that will equip you to meet the challenges of the coming decades.
Why study with us?
As the country’s fastest-growing university, Torrens University Australia brings a fresh approach to higher education. With employability at the centre of everything we do, we offer industry-relevant courses taught by leading experts. Our flexible study options, personalised approach and partnership placements will help you find a career you love.
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Your teachers and academics
Our team of leading researchers and lecturers from around the world are here to help you achieve your learning objectives and career goals.
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Learning Facilitator
With a PhD from Flinders University and an MSc from the London School of Economics, Steven is now an adjunct associate professor at Torrens University and a research scholar at the Global Institute for Sustainable Prosperity.
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John is one of the world’s leading post-Keynesian economists and an expert in international finance. Since 1987, he has been a professor of Economics at Texas Christian University, specialising in international economics, macroeconomics, the history of economics and contemporary schools of thought.
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Scott is an associate professor at the University of Missouri – Kansas City and a research scholar at the Global Institute for Sustainable Prosperity.
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Philip is an adjunct professor at Torrens University and a research associate at Modern Money Lab.
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Colleen is a PhD student and research assistant in the Institute for Ecological Economics at the Vienna University of Economics and Business.
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Anthelia (Annie) Bond is Research Director (Ecological Economics) at Modern Money Lab and an Adjunct Lecturer at Torrens University. Annie has a PhD in ecological economics and her cross disciplinary publication record includes articles in the Journal of Applied Ecology, Land Use Policy and Environmental Management.
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Dirk is widely regarded as the leading modern monetary theory economist in Europe. He is an expert in monetary operations within the Eurozone and has advised the financial experts committees of the German and Irish national parliaments.
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Erik is a leading post-Keynesian microeconomist and an economics instructor at Portland Community College. He received his PhD from the University of Missouri-Kansas City.
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David is a chartered accountant and trained economist who has worked at several universities in Australia and the UK, as well as in the UK banking sector.
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Gabrielle is the CEO of Modern Money Lab. An experienced administrator, climate activist and organiser, Gabrielle is a member of Extinction Rebellion and a co-founder of the Sustainable Prosperity Action Group.
Study to suit your lifestyle
Our Economics of Sustainability courses are entirely online, so you can study from anywhere in the world, whenever it fits your schedule.