ECON 26510 - Advanced Topics in Environmental Economics

Institution:

University of Chicago

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Description:

PQ: ECON 20900, ECON 21000, ECON 26500, or ENST 26500. This course applies theoretical and empirical economic tools to a number of environmental issues. We discuss broad concepts that include externalities, public goods, property rights, market failure, and benefit-cost analysis. These concepts are applied to a number of areas that include nonrenewable resources, air and water pollution, solid waste management, and hazardous substances. We emphasize analyzing the optimal role for public policy. J. List. Spring.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.UCHICAGO.EDU

Phone Number:

(773) 702-1234

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Quarter

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