ECO 260 - Environmental Economics,Regulation and Policy

Institution:

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice

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Description:

3 HOURS, 3 CREDITS Th e economic roots of environmental problems such as resource depletion, pollution, toxic wastes, and global warming are explored. Th e global issues of sustainable development, environmental justice, and the intertwining of poverty and environmental problems are studied. Diff erent environmental standards and decision-making techniques are presented and their relative merits examined. Th e corrective potential of a variety of policies such as civil and criminal regulation, taxation, tradable permits, auditing, environmental impact requirements and international treaties are analyzed. Th e implications of alternative theoretical perspectives for public policy are considered. Prerequisites: ENG 101 and ECO 101

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.jjay.cuny.edu

Phone Number:

(212) 237-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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