POE-389 Ecological Economics
A discussion-based course covering topics in
renewable and nonrenewable resource use,
sustainable yields in fisheries, transportation
issues, management of endangered species, and
land-use management (e.g., urban sprawl). Primary
focus will be on issues of regional significance
(e.g., conservation of Pacific salmon stocks,
water-use management). Economic concepts covered
include market failure, cost-benefit analysis,
monetary evaluation of the environment, and
sustainable economic development.
Prerequisites: Junior standing