HSEV 203 - The Economics of Energy and The Environment

Institution:

Catholic University of America

Subject:

Honors Sequence Env Studies

Description:

This cours examines why markets "fail" in the presence of pollution and how the "optimal" level of enviromental quality can be achieved at the least cost to society. It focuses on energy where there are significant enviromental costs of production and/or consumption. Topics include benefit/cost analysis, marketable emission permits, and carbon taxes.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.cua.edu

Phone Number:

(202) 319-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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