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ENVS 331 - Advanced Topics in Environmental and Resource Economics


3 SS, QPh
Second Semester. This course applies microeconomic analysis to the allocation and management of natural resources and the environment. Economic modeling is used to analyze the optimal use of resources such as land, water, and fossil fuels. Issues of land use and urban sprawl, efficient pricing for water and power, species extinction, optimal extraction of a mineral over time, and the reliance on natural resources in the context of growing populations will be explored.

Prerequisites & Notes
This course is cross-referenced with ECON 331.
Enrollment Limit: 20.
Ms. Gaudin

Credits: 3 hours



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