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Environmental Economics

The study of the economic aspects of environmental issues, such as water and air pollution, global warming and deforestation, in a microeconomic framework. The course also focuses on possible consequences of economic activity on the environment, design of policies meant to foster economic development along with environmental protection, benefit-cost analysis, and optimal use of natural resources. Prerequisite: ECON 102.

Grade Basis: Letter Grade
Credits: 4.0