ECON-380 Environmental Economics

An examination of issues in environmental policy from the perspective of economic theory. Topics include the measurement of benefits and costs of curtailing pollution and preserving ecosystems, the design of public policies to improve environmental quality, and the examination of past and current environmental programs in the United States and their success. Also considers sustainable growth and issues of environmental equity.

Maximum Enrollment

Standard Course (40)

Credits

1

Prerequisite

Econ 101 or 166 or consent of instructor

Offered

Fall, Spring