The term paper should be between 12 and 15 pages (double-spaced, 12 point font, excluding
references). Students will choose one of the following two options:
1. Analyze an existing environmental or natural resource policy. The paper should include
the following elements:
• Review the relevant theoretical and empirical literature
• Discuss the existing policy or regulation
• Discuss the economic efficiency of the policy, including potential unintended effects (such as rebound effects, leakage, etc.)
• Description of potential policy improvements or alternative policies。
Possible sources of topics include the newspaper or internet news (for example, www.cbc.ca),
your readings, policy think-tanks such as Resources for the Future (www.rff.org), and government websites such as Environment Canada (www.ec.gc.ca) and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (www.epa.gov).
The paper proposal should be clearly and concisely written and must be thoroughly
edited: spelling and grammar errors are not acceptable. Additional resources are available
to students who desire help to improve their writing. The Centre for Writers offers free
tutoring to undergraduate and graduate students regarding writing assignments.1
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