LB5229 Economics for a Sustainable World Assessment 3, 2026 | JCU, Singapore

LB5229 Assessment 3

Weighting : 45%

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this subject, graduates will be able to:

1. Critically evaluate the models and the likely effectiveness of different policy/management interventions in a range of different socio- political contexts

2. Apply a range of different models to evaluate the use of different types of natural resources and how they help identify problems that are, or are not, likely to arise in their management

3. Synthesise the models to predict whether the use of different resources is likely to be sustainable, and evaluate management/policy interventions that seek to ameliorate any potential problems

Description

• Create a comprehensive report in the form of a business plan.
• Showcase understanding of economic concepts covered in the course and ability to apply them to a real-world scenario.
• The business plan should be between 2,700-3,000 words, including references.
• Required to use the online template provided and adhere to the guidelines in the rubric

What is a Business Plan / Business Study Report?

• Structured document outlining goals, strategies, and financial projections
• Roadmap for operations and sustainability
• Tool for decision-making and stakeholder engagement

Purpose of This Assessment

• Demonstrate application of economic principles in a practical scenario
• Develop a hypothetical sustainable carbon offset business
• Focus on international expansion of an SGX or ASX-listed company

Key Assessment Objectives

• Show understanding of environmental and economic issues
• Apply economic models and policy instruments
• Communicate a feasible, well-supported business plan

Assessment Structure 

Could you please choose one SGX-listed company from the link I provided and follow the guidelines, template, and example for the assessment? The link to select a company is https://www.sgx.com/securities/corporate-information.

Title of LB5229 Business Study Report

1. Introduction

Introduces the reader to the report about what the report is about and what they can expect to get out of the report

2. The business and its competitive environment

Provides an overall description of the business and the competitive environment in which it operates

May include the following:

• Business description (name, location, business type, and products)
• Identification of customers and competitors (who and where)
• Estimation of market share
• Identification of market structure and justification

3. Microeconomic analysis

Conduct microeconomic analysis for the business by considering the firm’s characteristics and market-based factors.

May include the following:

• Demand/supply shocks
• Elasticities of demand/supply
• Identification of required factors of production
• Classification and analysis of fixed and variable costs
• Cost structure analysis

4. Macroeconomic analysis

Analyses the macroeconomic environment in which the business operates and discusses how it should make use of the environment for business success

May include the following:

Description and analysis of domestic/global macroeconomic environment and its changes (political stability, exchange rate, inflation, interest rate, unemployment, booming or otherwise)

Prediction and analysis of likely changes in the macro environment (including fiscal/monetary policy changes) and implications on the business

5. Sustainability practice

Evaluates the impact of business operations on the environment

May include the following:

• Identification of externalities and mitigating measures (production)
• Identification of externalities and mitigating measures (consumption)
• Evaluation of the impact on long-term business viability

6. Conclusion

Concludes the report succinctly with business implications clearly spelled out

References

References and in-text citations in APA 7 format. Excluded from word count.

Appendix

Show all data tables, figures, and graphical analyses in the appendix. Excluded from word count.

Note: Grammar, spelling, referencing, and layout also contribute to your overall score.