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2026 Summer > UGRD > ENVSCI > ENVSCI 349L

Economic Approaches to Environmental Problems

Course #: ENVSCI 349L

Description:
An introduction to the economist's approach to solving environmental problems. The course examines applicable economic theories, then uses them to develop a framework for analyzing a wide range of environmental issues. Topics include benefit/cost analysis; measurement of environmental damages; and current government approaches to solving air, water, and solid waste pollution problems.
Pre Requisites:
Pre-requisite = ENVSCI 122 or ECON 100 or 101 or permission of instructor.

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 2616 MW
6:00 - 9:00 pm
Boyd,Matthew REMOTE
Session: SS1 6W
Class Dates: 06/01/2026 - 07/09/2026
Capacity: 15
Enrolled: 4
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes: The course material costs for this course are unknown
Pre Requisites: Pre-requisite = ENVSCI 122 or ECON 100 or 101 or permission of instructor.
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