Middlebury

ECON0465A-S19

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.
Course Reference Number (CRN):
22203
Subject Code:
ECON
Course Number:
0465
Section Identifier:
A

Course

ECON 0465

All Sections in Spring 2019

Spring 2019

ECON0465A-S19 Seminar (Isham)