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Fall 2024
Dec 21, 2024 |
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| ECON 333 - Environmental Economics |
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An examination of environmental issues using the tools and methods of economic analysis. These tools are used to explain why environmental problems occur and to examine the numerous policies that have been enacted to address these problems. Analytical tools, such as risk analysis, risk management and cost-benefit analysis used by policymakers to design environmental policies, are discussed and evaluated, emphasizing both their strengths and weaknesses. Finally, this knowledge is applied to an in-depth examination of environmental problems and policies in specific areas such as air quality, solid waste disposal, toxic substances and water quality. Note: Students cannot receive credit for both this course and ECON 290/390 Topics in Economics and Business.
Prerequisite: ECON 102 Principles of Microeconomics.
1.000 Credit hours 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Non-Matriculated, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent/Directed Study, Lecture Accounting, Economics, Finance Department Course Attributes: Undergraduate Level Course Restrictions: May not be assigned one of the following Student Attributes: DGCE Student |
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