ECON 325 - Economics of the Environment and Natural Resources

Institution:

California State University-San Marcos

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Description:

Applies economic policy analysis to environmental and natural resource issues. Develops an understanding of the requirements of efficient markets, and the conditions under which markets fail. Subjects include the economics of externalities, optimal management of renewable and non-renewable natural resources, property rights, techniques for measuring the value of non-market environmental amenities, benefit/cost analysis, and the politics of environmental regulation and natural resources management. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for ECON 481H. Enrollment Requirement: ECON 201 and 202.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.csusm.edu

Phone Number:

(760) 750-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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