ECON 45 Environmental and Energy Economics

This course examines environmental and energy issues from an economics perspective. The course begins by discussing fundamental concepts in environment economics including cost benefit analysis and economic valuation of the environment. We also explore issues of policy design from an efficiency perspective. The class is introduced to issues of energy economics, including oil, natural gas, and electricity markets, renewables policy, transportation policies, and climate change policies. Finally, the course examines environmental issues related to trade, development, public finance, and competitive strategy. Not open to students who have received credit for ECON 075

Degree Requirement Attributes

Dist:SOC

Distributive and/or World Culture

Dist:SOC

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