ECO 212 ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS

The application of economic theory to natural resource use and environmental problems. Emphasis on the environmental consequences of externalities, a theoretical analysis of policies designed to arrest and control environmental degradation, and the contribution of benefit-cost analysis to environmental problems.

Credits

4

Notes

Students may not receive credit for this course and ECO 307.  Course 212 may include an optional section that will meet for an additional hour each week to discuss supplemental readings in Chinese.

Cross Listed Courses

This is the same course as ES 212.

Prerequisite

ECO 112.

Enrollment Limit

Enrollment limited to 28 students.