ECON 340 - Environmental Economics

2020-2021 Catalog Year

Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
A study of economic theory and public policies as applied to environmental problems. Emphasis is given to the role of market failure in explaining the existence of pollution, to alternative strategies for pollution control and environmental management, and to problems associated with growth.

Prerequisite(s): Proficiency in Basic Requirements and ECON 110
Offered: Every other year
Restricted to: School of Business majors. Others may seek permission from the School of Business.
Class Restriction: Junior, Senior