ECN 245 ,246 - Environmental Economics

Institution:

Muhlenberg College

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Description:

This course explores the relationship between the economy and the environment. Mainstream economic theories and policies will be analyzed from a critical and American policy perspective. The impact of externalities, social costs, property rights, market controls, government regulations, and economic development on environmental protection will be analyzed. Other topics covered will include accounting for pollution and resource depletion in GDP statistics, costbenefit analysis, population, and sustainable development. Offered in the spring semesters of odd numbered years. Prerequisite: ECN 101 Principles of Macroeconomics or ECN 102 Principles of Microeconomics Meets general academic requirement W when offered as 246.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.muhlenberg.edu

Phone Number:

(484) 664-3100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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