Economics 219 - Environmental Economics

In this class, we will use the lens of economic;analysis to examine how environmental problems;arise and what can be done to resolve them. This;will include an assessment of relevant;environmental policies (e.g., carbon tax &;cap-and-trade programs), how these policies;function, and what impacts they have on people;and the economy. Topics include market failures;and externalities, pollution, climate change,;management of renewable and nonrenewable;resources, sustainability, biodiversity, and;others.

Prereq: ECON-110.