ECO 360 - Environmental Economics

Institution:

Hilbert College

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Description:

Economics and environmental concerns have traditionally been opposing forces in competitive markets. Pure profit maximization has no concern for the environmental damage it causes, unless the damage has an adverse effect on profit. Environmental standards, and business firm compliance, have been a continual debate. Can a capitalist society have environmental controls that are acceptable to business firms and environmentalists? This course will discuss options and show how agricultural and environmental economics have provided a new world economic order, such that economic compliance of pollution taxes and environmental regulation can be profit maximizing, self motivating behavior.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.hilbert.edu

Phone Number:

(716) 649-7900

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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