ECON 331 - Environmental Economics

Credits: 4

Demonstrates how economics can be used to understand behavioral sources of environmental problems and to provide foundations for innovative solutions. Starting with an analysis of underlying economic theory, examines several case studies including household energy issues, global warming, acid rain, voluntary pollution prevention programs and recycling. Basic principles of physical and social sciences are used, as appropriate, to develop the economic case studies. Prerequisites: ECON 160 and 162. 4 Cr.