Economics [368] - Poverty, the Environment and Natural Resource Use

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Hamilton College

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Investigation of the relationship between poverty, the environment and natural resource use. Emphasis placed on understanding the institutions and incentive structures that influence natural resource use decisions in rural poor communities and on examining innovative solutions that garner potential to achieve both poverty alleviation and environmental goals. Case-studies will be drawn from Africa and China. Topics may include sustainable livelihoods, inequality, property rights, collective management, climate change mitigation and adaption strategies, and payments for environmental services. Prerequisite, 102. Not open to students who have taken Econ 380.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.hamilton.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 859-4011

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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