Dec 22, 2024  
2016-2017 HillBook (Class of 2020) 
    
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ECO 327 - Environmental Economics

Three Credits
Not Offered 2016-2017

Topics in natural resource and energy economics and environmental regulation, include the allocation, development, conservation, and scarcity of natural resources. We study pollution control through taxes, quotas and standards using cost-benefit models as a policy guide. Types of energy resources, substitutability, conversion and the relevance of energy to economic growth is discussed.

Prerequisite(s): ECO 176  or the First-Year Seminar equivalent.