ECON 480
THE ECONOMICS OF ENERGY & THE ENVIRONMENT
Uses economic theories of externalities and common property resources to analyze how markets, legal institutions, regulations, taxes and subsidies, and voluntary activity can affect the supply of environmental amenities, such as clean air, clean water, and wilderness areas. Also discusses methods for determining the demand for environmental amenities. Cross-list: ENST 480 . Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: ECON 607 .
Prerequisites & course information
Short Title: ECON OF ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT Department: Economics Grade Mode: Standard Letter Course Type: Lecture Credit Hours: 3 Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate, Undergraduate Professional or Visiting Undergraduate level students. Course Level: Undergraduate Upper-Level Prerequisite(s): ECON 200
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026–2027