Discuss the rationale and the theoretical underpinnings of a carbon tax and compare it with the Direct Action Plan.

Compare and contrast the two policies of the real-world scenario and evaluate the likely impacts of both policies on your selected corporate case/sector by applying the knowledge gained from the course.

In your response, as a minimum, you should:

1) Describe the predicted climate change impacts on your chosen case or sector.

2) Discuss the rationale and the theoretical underpinnings of a carbon tax and compare it with the Direct Action Plan.

3) Identify various risks and opportunities for the chosen sector or firm in a carbon constrained world.

4) Outline appropriate adaptation strategies.

Evaluate the empirical evidence relating to climate change and its adverse impacts on natural and built environments in Australia.
Apply economic principles relating to climate change and evaluate key mitigation and adaptation policies in both developed and developing countries.
Discuss core strategic issues relating to the international response to climate change mitigation.
Assess and propose appropriate adaptation and business strategies in response to climate change and present them in a report.

What, according to André Bazin, is the “ontology” of the photographic image? How does it inform his account of the “evolution” of a film “language?

What, according to André Bazin, is the “ontology” of the photographic image? How does it
inform his account of the “evolution” of a film “language? Refer to Citizen Kane and any other
relevant films or readings from previous weeks, and to the previous week’s material on film
sound.

Explain how your current (or previous) firm (or organization) is positioned to compete against its rivals: Cost or benefit leader?

Explain how your current (or previous) firm (or organization) is positioned to compete against its rivals: Cost or benefit leader? Broad or narrow focus? Describe the distinctive resources and capabilities that your firm has; and how those capabilities are leveraged to fit its strategic position. Discuss whether your firm can sustain its competitive advantage. Which of the isolating mechanisms (i.e., impediments to imitation or early-mover advantages) will be key to its long-run profitability?