ECON0465A-S16
Environmental Economics Topics
Special Topics in Environmental Economics
The objective of this seminar is that each student achieves fluency in a set of advanced concepts in environmental economics. The seminar is divided into two main sections. First, we introduce the core theory and policy implications of environmental economics. These include the economics of renewable and non-renewable resources, the theory of externalities and public goods, the Coase theorem, the Ostrom perspective; and sustainability. Second, we study selected topics including the promise and challenges of economic growth, the future of fossil fuels and renewables, and the imperative of climate justice. (ECON 0210 and (ECON 0240 or ECON 0255); or by approval) 3 hrs. sem.
The objective of this seminar is that each student achieves fluency in a set of advanced concepts in environmental economics. The seminar is divided into two main sections. First, we introduce the core theory and policy implications of environmental economics. These include the economics of renewable and non-renewable resources, the theory of externalities and public goods, the Coase theorem, the Ostrom perspective; and sustainability. Second, we study selected topics including the promise and challenges of economic growth, the future of fossil fuels and renewables, and the imperative of climate justice. (ECON 0210 and (ECON 0240 or ECON 0255); or by approval) 3 hrs. sem.
- Term:
- Spring 2016
- Location:
- Library 230(LIB 230)
- Schedule:
- 2:50pm-4:05pm on Monday, Wednesday (Feb 15, 2016 to May 16, 2016)
- Type:
- Seminar
- Instructors:
- Jon Isham
- Subject:
- Economics
- Department:
- Economics
- Division:
- Social Sciences
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 21123
- Subject Code:
- ECON
- Course Number:
- 0465
- Section Identifier:
- A