ECO 304 Environmental Economics

This course explores the application of economic analysis to issues of natural resources and the environment. Topics include environmental externalities, environmental cost-benefit analysis, common property resources, alternative pollution control measures, climate change, and the relationship between environmental quality and economic growth. Prerequisite: ECO 210 or ECO 211 with a grade of C- or better. Liberal Arts Core Designation: Social Science (SS), Depth in Sciences (DSCI) (3)