Module Five: Economic Issues

        Learning Objectives:

Understanding of significant economic issues in the ecotourism industry.
Understanding of fees as they relate to management and community tourism development costs.
Ability to discuss the difference between cost recovery and profit maximization.
Ability to identify common demand factors and different "market demand" methodologies.

To complete this Topic successfully, please complete the following activities in the order shown below:

Textbook Reading: Chapter 4, Economic Issues in Ecotourism Management (pp. 82-115)

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Individual Quiz

Once you have completed the activities in this topic, you should:

Go on to Module Six: Design of Ecotourism Facilities.

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