ECON225

Environmental Economics

15 points

Not offered 2018, offered in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2017

For further information see Department of Economics and Finance

Description

Economic theory and tools will be applied to the study of the environment and policy. In particular this course will examine how economists look for least cost ways of achieving environmental objectives even if those objectives are not set according to cost benefit analysis. This course will examine how market, incentive based regulatory mechanisms affect environmental outcomes and how the economy and the environment interact.

Prerequisites