Resource Economics 397E - ST-Econ Devlpmnt & Environment

This course introduces students to a holistic framework for understanding the relationships between global inequality, economic development, and environmental degradation. A range of practical pathways toward more sustainable global development are discussed and evaluated from economic, societal, and environmental perspectives. Topics include: the development gap; climate change; food security; population growth and distribution; approaches to addressing extreme poverty; biodiversity and ecosystem services; health, education, agriculture, and political institutions in the context of economic development; global carrying capacity and environmental load.

RES-ECON 102,262,263, ECON 103 Students who do not meet the pre-requisites, may seek permission of the instructor to enroll.

20 seats reserved for RES-ECON and MGRECON majors

Students who are unable to enroll in this course because all sections are full can submit a RES-ECON waitlist request. The form can be found here: http://www.umass.edu/resec/academics/undergraduate-program/undergraduate-advising. Once the semester begins, students must contact the instructor to request permission to enroll.