ECON 3370 - Environmental and Natural Resources Economics

Prerequisite: MATH 1108 or higher. Develops the conventional neoclassical economics framework underscoring the analysis of institutional, economic, legal, social, and policy issues related to natural resources and the environment. Analyzes the evolution and development as well as key issues in the field of natural resource and environmental policy. Examination of domestic and global resource issues and policy. Specific policy issues addressed include water resources, air pollution, waste management, energy, the regulatory arena, and climate change. 3 credits.