Resource Economics 472 - Adv Topics/Envir & Res-Econ

This course addresses advanced topics in environmental and natural resource economics. It applies tools from microeconomic theory and econometrics to analyze a wide array of environmental issues. Students will learn data analysis software (R or similar) and use it to analyze environmental issues using real-world data and various econometric techniques. Specific topics covered may vary from year to year, but generally include air and water pollution, conservation initiatives, climate change mitigation, the impacts of pollution on human health, political economy, and monitoring and enforcement of environmental regulations. BS-ResEc majors can satisfy their Integrative Experience requirement by taking this course plus Res-Econ 394LI and 471.

ECON 203/RESEC202&212/STAT240