Resource Economics H471 - Cost Benefit Analysis (colloq)

This course introduces students to theoretical foundations and practical procedures of cost-benefit analysis (CBA) as applied to public natural resources and environmental projects, programs, and regulations. The course will cover critical discussion of strengths and weaknesses of CBA. Students will learn discounting, non-market valuation, and social welfare analysis. Students enrolled in the Honors colloquium are expected to complete an independent research project under the supervision of the course instructor.

Students must be enrolled in Res-Econ 471.