Ecological and Environmental Economics
This course examines advanced topics in ecological and environmental economics, including market failures, externalities, pollution control, species preservation, natural areas, and sustainable development. Students apply economic principles to environmental and ecological challenges at local and global levels, considering management approaches within an economic framework.
- Week 1 — Introduction and The Economics Approach
- Week 2 — The Economics Approach
- Week 3 — The Economics of Pollution Control I
- Week 4 — The Economics of Pollution Control II
- Week 5 — Air and Water Pollution
- Week 6 — Climate Change I
- Week 7 — Climate Change II
- Week 8 — Evaluating Tradeoffs
- Week 9 — Valuing the Environment
- Week 10 — Practical Applications of Valuation and Cost-Benefit Analysis
- Week 11 — Ecosystem Services
- Week 12 — Sustainable Development
- Week 13 — Review