Economics 319 - Environmental Economics, Ecology and Conservation Policy

Understanding and solving environmental problems requires interdisciplinary perspectives. This course links tools from economics with tools from ecology and environmental sciences to design effective policies for protecting the environment. We will examine topics such as the protection of rare and endangered species, rainforest conservation, climate change and others. We will also study important domestic and international policies related to these topics.

This course is open to juniors and seniors; Prereq: ECON-212 or ECON-219.