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Economics
Description: This course introduces students to the methods economists use to analyze issues related to the environment. The focus is on theories of externalities, property rights, public goods, and sustainable development, techniques that are used to value the environment, and approaches --such as regulation and incentive-based programs-- that are used to control pollution. Letter grade only.
Units: 3
Sections offered: Spring 2025 Fall 2025
Prerequisite: ECO 284 and Junior Status or higher
Economics
Catalog Year : 2019-2020
ECO 324 - Environmental Economics
Description: This course introduces students to the methods economists use to analyze issues related to the environment. The focus is on theories of externalities, property rights, public goods, and sustainable development, techniques that are used to value the environment, and approaches --such as regulation and incentive-based programs-- that are used to control pollution. Letter grade only.
Units: 3
Sections offered: Spring 2025 Fall 2025
Prerequisite: ECO 284 and Junior Status or higher