ECON 350 - Environmental Economics

Institution:

Randolph-Macon College

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Description:

This course studies the relationships between the environment and our economic and political systems. Economics can assist in identifying circumstances that give rise to environmental problems, in discovering causes of these problems, and in searching for solutions. The notion of intertemporal economic efficiency and the effect that property rights, externalities, and regulation have on efficiency will be covered. In addition, specific environmental problems, such as population growth, natural resource allocation, pollution control, and sustainable development, will be examined with a strong emphasis on policy analysis. Prerequisite: ECON 201 or 203. Offered alternate years. Three hours. Mr. Lang.

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3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rmc.edu

Phone Number:

(804) 752-7200

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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