ECON 383 - ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS

Explores the economic basis of environmental issues and policies. An examination of property rights, externalities and the common-property basis of environmental problems. Alternative policies are analyzed, involving such issues as air and water pollution, solid-waste disposal, hazardous substances, wilderness preservation and the protection of endangered species.

Prerequisites & Notes:
ECON 206 or HNRS 254 or HNRS 202.

Credits: 4