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Economic Approaches to Environmental Problems

Course #: ENVSCI 349L, Class #: 2616, Section #: 01

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.

Prerequisites

ENVSCI 122 or ECON 100 or 101 or permission of instructor.

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