ENVS 80.17 Advanced Topics in Environmental Economics

This course develops advanced concepts and methods from environmental economics to prepare students to engage with current research and its applications in environmental policy and management. Topics may include welfare economics, nonmarket valuation, common pool resources, bioeconomic modeling, forest resource management, decision-making under uncertainty, and the links between climate change and the economy. Students develop skills in applying economic concepts and methods in the analysis of environmental problems.

Instructor

Howarth

Prerequisite

The course is aimed at students who have some prior knowledge of environmental economics (Environmental Studies 55 or 56 equivalent) or microeconomics (Econ 21). In addition, students should have a working knowledge of first-year differential calculus (Math 3 or above).

Degree Requirement Attributes

Dist:SOC

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