ECN 322 Environmental Economics and Policy

Provides economic analysis of public policy issues in resource utilization and environmental quality, considering political and macroeconomic aspects of environmental policy. Discussion includes externalities, cost-benefit analysis, local water and air pollution issues, and urgent global challenges such as renewable resource depletion and climate change. Highlights how to scale necessary change, including through clean technology promotion. Junior status.

Credits

Prerequisite

ECN 121, Junior standing