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ECON 3508
Environmental Economics
This course examines environmental policy from the perspective of factors influencing sustainability and social responsibility (e.g., scientific, economic, cultural, political, ethical). This course is an introduction to environmental economics. Throughout the course we will consider the role of markets and government in analyzing and solving environmental issues. Students are expected to apply knowledge, methods, and principles of economics to environmental and natural resource issues. Prerequisites: At least 45 units and completion of LD Area D. Recommended: one Economics course. Satisfies general education upper division Area D and Theme S: Sustainability and Justice.